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1 hour ago, TracA said:

Stamp on the inside of the box lid. Gyokuhō workshop, Tokyo?

Yes.

1 hour ago, TracA said:

Something about hanging on a half collar or lapel???

To wear badge on kimono half-collar.

Stamp = Die stamp  https://www.apt-mold.com/services-products/custom-metal-stamping/

Best,

Nick

Glad you liked it.

I added easy-to-use variation identifier https://asiamedals.info/threads/special-supporter-member-badge-of-womens-patriotic-association.25981/#post-356543

Best,

Nick

On 09/12/2022 at 04:59, TracA said:

The pin back suspension bar: is this just a decorative design or do these symbols depict something specific?

Decorative design.

On 09/12/2022 at 04:59, TracA said:

  I read the left column as 特別寄附会員, tokubetsu kifu-kin kai-in  Special Contributory Member

Correct variant 特別維持會員 Special Supporting/Supporter Member.

You will find all five known vitiations of this badge here https://asiamedals.info/threads/special-supporter-member-badge-of-womens-patriotic-association.25981/

Regarding donations - 1941 regulation operates with only two sums: 50 and 100 yens. I made some revisions to the text. Size of donations pre-1941  is not known to me (after 1941 all old types of special member badges were exchanged to the special merit badge that you have in your collection).

Regarding special merit badge https://asiamedals.info/threads/special-merit-badge-of-womens-patriotic-association.23783/

Regarding cords - as for today no official regulation was found.

Best,

Nick

These are badges of Disabled War Veterans Association of Finland /Sotainvaliidien Veljesliitto/.

https://sotainvalidit.fi/

Double Dragon order. 

Definitely FK.

This breast star was awarded somewhere around 1984-1986. 

Best

Nick

Nice and quite rare mark.

Congratulations! 

P.S. I added it to the database of known sacred treasures with mark ひ https://asiamedals.info/threads/orders-of-sacred-treasure-with-hi-mark.18257/  

Τάγματος Ιππότών Αγίου Διονυσίου Ζακύνθου

Equestrian Order of St. Dennis of Zante

Unfortunately there is no way to decipher the actual two-letter code. 

Tracy, I don`t think this is "II".

This is a typical two-letter mark only it wasn`t punched well enough (shape of suspension ball wasn't helping either).

Best,

Nick

Emir Sayyid Mir Muhammad Alim Khan wearing very rare Bukhara order of Iskander-Salis https://asiamedals.info/threads/bukhara-order-of-iskander-salis-order-of-the-sun-of-alexander.25773/

This is one of three marks that were used by Shobido workshop  

https://asiamedals.info/threads/mark-on-japanese-orders-who-and-when.25816/

See also https://asiamedals.info/threads/orders-of-rising-sun-with-mark.15057/

More on Japanese order and medal marks  

https://asiamedals.info/threads/makers-marks-of-japanese-orders-and-medals.14996/

1 hour ago, Stefan said:

 

Do you have this book?

I found its content list online and there is a chapter with "Alphabetical list of holders of the Order of St. George and the St. George Arms, awarded during the Civil War of 1918-1920" (Google translate from "Алфавитный список кавалеров ордена Св. Георгия и Георгиевского оружия, награжденных в период Гражданской войны 1918-1920 гг.").

 

Sorry Stefan, I don`t currently own a copy of this book.

1 hour ago, Stefan said:

 

Could the "St. George Arms" be the cross given to the lower ranks?

 

No, only generals, admirals, staff and senior officers.

Regarding St.George weapon see https://asiamedals.info/forums/golden-weapon-for-bravery-st-georges-weapon.761/

Best,

Nick

 "Needs" on such rise that even ergonomic "thx" is gone  🤣

Case is from a state medal, medal is from a village one. You'll figure out the rest on your own.

That's how.

1 hour ago, Stefan said:

 

Are there any public lists available for those recipients in the Napoleon wars?

 

 Well, not to my knowledge, no.

Regards,

Nick

You will not find him in any lists of St.George order cavaliers since he was awarded (as corporal) with Badge of Distinction of the Military Order of Saint George /known after 1913 as St.George Cross) that was established in the February 1807 decree of Emperor Alexander I as a reward for  lower ranks (soldiers, sailors and NCOs).

Modern gift pocket watch from Prime Minister of Japan for excellent long-term service. Not very expensive Seiko model is used (around 100 bucks).

Full set https://asiamedals.info/threads/gift-pocket-watch-presented-by-the-prime-minister-of-japan.25795/

It will be covered in the middle term.

Knight.

See https://asiamedals.info/threads/japanese-officers-and-civil-officials-with-protectorate-of-annam-awards.25784/

Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam. Military division ribbon (1886 - 1916).   

It was awarded to Japanese on the same basis as any other foreign order.

Visits, diplomatic work, participation in military manoeuvres, WWI, etc.   

I have in my collection 4th class Rising Sun made by Hirata workshop in January 1921 (it is still in original paper wrapper with the date and name of the workshop) This is the highest time coordinate known to me for today. 

Unfortunately it is impossible to determine the manufacturer of your set. In 1890s/1910s there were several private manufacturers of Rising Sun orders in Japan.

Best,

Nick