Paul L Murphy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I will send you high res pictures of the Sen sho and Ko sho badges, as well as the document that went with them. I will also have a look through any images I used for my own book and see if there is anything that is wound related. I also have the next of kin medal and related document for Japanese KIA which I will also send. I also have one of the earlier shield shaped sen-sho badges but I will only be able to send a photo when I relocate to London early next year. Cheers,Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 My Ko' Sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Sen'Sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Murphy Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Gordon, Other than one being in gilt and one silver, what is the difference between them? A higher grade of wound or more wounds got the gilt one?Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Williamson Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 DanApart from the colour, the only other difference is in one of the Kanji on the reverse.Mine have a bit of crazing to the enamel. I'm sure others will be able to show us finer specimens in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted December 2, 2006 Author Share Posted December 2, 2006 Sen-sho on the left (has a gilt finish on the obverse), Ko-sho on the right (silver obverse finish). The Sen-sho is for wonds of a combat nature while the Ko-sho was for non combat wounds or illness. They are difficult to find without crazing in the enamel since the enamel used has tended to crack over the years, presumably due to the effects of heat and humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Cases: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Cases II: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Sen'sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Ko'sho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Miniature; sometimes called "vets" piece: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Reverse. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 (edited) Forgot about this one. KIA next of kin. Kanji reads "Spring 1943" with reference to the year in "Showa" reckoning. I believe these were applied for at a shrine (Yasukuini?), and came with monetary compensation? Edited December 2, 2006 by Ralph A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph A Posted December 2, 2006 Share Posted December 2, 2006 Reverse. "April 1943" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Interesting badges! What is the normal price for a Sen'sho class badge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hello!Very interesting badges,never seen this before. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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