plmurphy's Japanese collection

[Paul L Murphy]

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.

[Paul L Murphy]

Next up is the Meiji 25th Wedding Anniversary Commemorative Medal

[Paul L Murphy]

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.

[Paul L Murphy]

And now the big daddy of them all, the Golden Kite 1st Class. First the Sash Badge........

[Paul L Murphy]

...... closely followed by the Breast Star

[Paul L Murphy]

However, even rarer than that is the Marshal's Badge. This one belonged to Marshal Terauchi the Younger.

[Paul L Murphy]

Moving across to Manchuria, we have the Manchurian Census Commemorative Medal

[Paul L Murphy]

.... and the Manchurian Enthronement Commemorative Medal

[Gordon Williamson]

Absolutely stunning. The Golden Kite's are awesome indeed, likewise the Marshals Badge. More please !!!

[Ed_Haynes]

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!!

[harribobs]

not bad Paul

has the midland really moved you to Moscow?

cheers

chris

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Paul

Thanks for showing those, and to echo Gordon "More please"

Edited August 16, 2006 by Laurence Strong

[Paul R]

Awesome items! I have not seen such top shelf Japanese enamal work before! That marshal's badge is really something! Please post more.

[Steve K.]

Wonderful! Stunning awards and decorations!

[ricky1972]

MORE PLEASE!!

[Paul L Murphy]

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.

[Paul L Murphy]

Next up his Sacred Treasure 2nd Class, also hand signed by Hirohito.

[Paul L Murphy]

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.

[Paul L Murphy]

Next we have an Order of the Sacred Crown 4th class. This is a post war version and very rare.

[Paul L Murphy]

This is an Order of the Sacred Crown 7th Class, surprisingly difficult to find.

[Paul L Murphy]

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.

[Paul L Murphy]

Last one for today, the Order of the Pillars of State 2nd class from Manchuria. This was only awarded 97 times.

[harribobs]

outstanding mate!

[Paul L Murphy]

Here is the Order of the Pillars of State 3rd Class. A scarce award since it was only awarded 260 times.

[Paul L Murphy]

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.