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This rare 1936 Mauser contract P.08 Luger as produced specially for Iran. There were two contracts for this model of Luger, one was in 1936 and the second contract was in 1942, with 1000 pistols ordered in each contract. I know you are not into firearms mate, but you are definitely into Coats of Arms And at the top of the chamber area you will find one Another nice example for Mitya collection ... Cheers, Nick

Maybe... Thanks! Cheers, Nick

Thanks to Rich we have the translation “Badges & Cups. Tomei Badges. Tokyo, Kanda, Kampo Town (Suzuran Street).+ tel. number” Looks like this Tokyo workshope is still active Cheers, Nick

Brand labels

Badge

Interior

Interior

Another very interesting example of general wonded association membership badge. This one in plastic ornamental ( ) box with interesting brand label papers. Box cover

Thanks Paul! Maybe Korea? Regards, Nick

Hope you like this add-on mate Cheers, Nick

2 (rightmost box cover is “late” period cover with stenciled inscription)

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Please note how uniform inscriptions became during “late” period. This is because these are stenciled inscriptions! And now a little gallery of 7th class boxes.

“Late” period (after 1920)

“Middle” period (1890 – 1920) part B

“Middle” period (1890 – 1920) part A

Early boxes (Hirata workshop)

Ok. A few words about kanji style on early boxes for rising suns orders in two lower classes. Actually two words. Great variety! That is great variety of styles. This variety is natural consequence of handwriting by different calligraphers. Take a look at these examples of 8th class boxes.

Comparison of reverses

Comparison of obverses

Interesting that this handicraft artel is constantly using same base components. Lazy buggers! Only pins and colors of enamel vary. An of course superimposed parts

I am afraid that pretty soon beautiful Dieter specimen could sink into oblivion … It cannot be allowed!!! Obverse/Reverse

Reverse close up

Obverse close up

Reverse