Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 One of my key areas of interest is Imperial Japan so here are a few of the Japanese related items that are in my collection. Starting with some of the earlier and more expensive medals , here is the Imperial Constitution Promulgation Medal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 Next up is the Meiji 25th Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Medal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 Next up is an example of the 5th Class of the Order of the Sacred Crown. A scarce and truely beautiful award. This piece is a post war example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 And now the big daddy of them all, the Golden Kite 1st Class. First the Sash Badge........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 ...... closely followed by the Breast Star Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 However, even rarer than that is the Marshal's Badge. This one belonged to Marshal Terauchi the Younger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 Moving across to Manchuria, we have the Manchurian Census Commemorative Medal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 15, 2006 .... and the Manchurian Enthronement Commemorative Medal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Williamson Posted August 16, 2006 Absolutely stunning. The Golden Kite's are awesome indeed, likewise the Marshals Badge. More please !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed_Haynes Posted August 16, 2006 Very nice indeed. Many thanks! It is good to see Japanese awards treated as Japanese awards and not as some sideshow of "Axis". More, please!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harribobs Posted August 16, 2006 not bad Paul has the midland really moved you to Moscow?cheerschris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurence Strong Posted August 16, 2006 (edited) Hi PaulThanks for showing those, and to echo Gordon "More please" Edited August 16, 2006 by Laurence Strong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul R Posted August 16, 2006 Awesome items! I have not seen such top shelf Japanese enamal work before! That marshal's badge is really something! Please post more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve K. Posted August 16, 2006 Wonderful! Stunning awards and decorations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky1972 Posted August 16, 2006 MORE PLEASE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 Hi Chris (et al),Yes, I moved to Moscow from Saudi last year. It will come as no surprise that I prefer Moscow ! Here are a few more items. First up three certificate to a Major General. To start with we have the Golden Kite 3rd Class hand signed by Hirohito and awarded to him in 1934 after the Manchurian Incident. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 Next up his Sacred Treasure 2nd Class, also hand signed by Hirohito. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 Finally his Golden Kite 5th class which he won for bravery as a Lieutenant. This is hand signed by the Meiji Emperor. Unfortunately the three certificates that we signed by the emperor were kept apart from his other awards so I do not have the rest of his paperwork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 Next we have an Order of the Sacred Crown 4th class. This is a post war version and very rare. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 This is an Order of the Sacred Crown 7th Class, surprisingly difficult to find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 A slight change of tack, this is the 6th class of the Order of United Glory which was awarded by the puppet government in China under Japanese occupation. Very rare in any class since it effectively carried a death sentence if you were caught with one after 1945. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 16, 2006 Last one for today, the Order of the Pillars of State 2nd class from Manchuria. This was only awarded 97 times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harribobs Posted August 17, 2006 outstanding mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 28, 2006 Here is the Order of the Pillars of State 3rd Class. A scarce award since it was only awarded 260 times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul L Murphy Posted August 28, 2006 Next up, Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class. This is a Meiji period award and was given to the Mexican Minister Plenipotentiary at the start of the 20th Century. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites