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Hi all, This Japanese medal group arrived in the post today. I have a standard knowledge of Japanese military history from 1868-1945, however I plan to do some more reading (particularly the Russo-Japanese, 1914-1918, the Second Sini-Japanese & 1939-1945 Wars. Thus, I bought a medal group that spans the whole period! I traditionally collect German medals from 1848-1945, & British medals from 1899-1945, and so, I’m a tad out of my depths here. I understand the group consists of: 1. Order of the Sacred Treasure (8 class) 2. Order of the Rising Sun (8 class)
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The only info that we have today about this rare and beautiful decoration came from page 171 of Peterson book "Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States”, 3rd edition. -
Sometimes japanese orders can be found in these beautiful and unusual “boxes with tassels”. These are Tamatebako Miyake – Boxes for Court Nobles. They are also known (in the West) as “boxes for foreigners” or “diplomatic boxes”. “Boxes for foreigners” is an inaccurate name for these beauties and “diplomatic boxes” is simply a wrong one. Why? These are not “boxes for foreigners” because members of Imperial House also got their orders in these boxes (as well as “foreigners”). They are not “diplomatic boxes” since all foreigners got their orders in such boxes (diplomats, military men, ministers,
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Hello, I buy and sell militaria. Right now I have the opportunity to buy what I think is a WW2-era Japanese Imperial Merit Order. Can you please take a look at the photos below and help me identify it? As well let me know if it is rare or common? I greatly appreciate any assistance. Thanks. Linas
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Hello. Can you help me identify this Japanese Merit Order? I would like to know: 1. What is the name of this order? 2. Is it military or civil? 3. Is it current issue? 4. What do the words say? 5. Anything about its rarity and value. Thank you. Linas
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Hi all, I just posted this along with several photos of the Adelaide (Australia) military vehicle museum in the museums section, but thought this was interesting enough to post here as well. I have never seen another example, it looks like it was used by an Aussie for his own tool box after he 'captured' the box. I don't know what is inside the box, as I respected the museums wishes and didn't fiddle with it. Cheers Bob
