China Unknown medal, Chinese?

[Alex K]

Can any of our far east experts identify this medl, posted on the GWF?

regards

Alex

[Jacky]

Bigger and clearer pictures might be of help, I can't see any clear details on this medal.

The ribbon loop on the back appears japanese.

Kind regards,

Jacky

[Paul R]

Agreed, please make larger scans and trim it down.

[Kev in Deva]

Alex

if you check the G.W.F. you will see where this item has already been identified via the OMSA website as:

a Chinese Warlord Period Victory Medal.

Kevin in Deva.

[Alex K]

Hi kevin, I've checked GWF earlier , and you're correct it was answered, possibly before my post here was put up.

regards

Alex

[Ed_Haynes]

And, therefore, it isn't "communist"?

Can someone with The Power move it, please?

We have actually gotten some lovely post-Imperial and pre-Revolutionary Chinese items over on the OMSAS site,and more to come. Now we just need some information!

[Paul R]

Can someone with The Power move it, please?

Done!

[Ed_Haynes]

Thanks, Oh Person of Great Power!

[Paul R]

I am a mere puppet of public will!

[Richard LaTondre]

And, therefore, it isn't "communist"?

Can someone with The Power move it, please?

We have actually gotten some lovely post-Imperial and pre-Revolutionary Chinese items over on the OMSAS site,and more to come. Now we just need some information!

What is meant by more information?

Dick LaTondre

[Ed_Haynes]

Detailed textual information and serious research, not just lovely images. Actually, what we need is a high quality (English-language or bllingual) book in four volumes on Chinese awards (1- Imperial, 2- early republic and warlords, 3- PRC, and 4- Taiwan).

[Richard LaTondre]

Detailed textual information and serious research, not just lovely images. Actually, what we need is a high quality (English-language or bllingual) book in four volumes on Chinese awards (1- Imperial, 2- early republic and warlords, 3- PRC, and 4- Taiwan).

I completed a project on the above about three years ago. The work has been compiled by several contributing authors/collectors, that are experts in their fields. It has been photographed and mensurated in both digital as well as traditional photographic processes. At a cost of roughly US100.00 per copy to publish a run of 500 to 1,000 this would need a minimum investment of $50,000 to $100.000. Any suggestions you may offer will be greatly appreciated.

Dick LaTondre

[Ed_Haynes]

I completed a project on the above about three years ago. The work has been compiled by several contributing authors/collectors, that are experts in their fields. It has been photographed and mensurated in both digital as well as traditional photographic processes. At a cost of roughly US100.00 per copy to publish a run of 500 to 1,000 this would need a minimum investment of $50,000 to $100.000. Any suggestions you may offer will be greatly appreciated.

Dick LaTondre

I know a publisher who will do as few as 10-20 copies, within a few weeks, at no cost to you, and sell for as little as $15.

And has this been discussed with the OMSA?

[Richard LaTondre]

I know a publisher who will do as few as 10-20 copies, within a few weeks, at no cost to you, and sell for as little as $15.

And has this been discussed with the OMSA?

As a published author, I can tell you factually, that you cannot publish a book of colored images of medals on glossy stock for $15.00 and a run of only 10 copies. I discussed this with OMSA.

[Ed_Haynes]

As a published author, I can tell you factually, that you cannot publish a book of colored images of medals on glossy stock for $15.00 and a run of only 10 copies. I discussed this with OMSA.

Well, it does happen. I know this for a fact and have several projects going with the publisher.

Maybe the OMSA doesn't know. Given the opportunity, I shall surely explore this with them.

[Hugh]

At $15 a copy, I'd happily buy each of the four.

[Richard LaTondre]

At $15 a copy, I'd happily buy each of the four.

Thanks Hugh,

That would mean I only lost $340.00 so far. I am off to a good start.

Dick

[Hugh]

That almost sounds as though you only need 23 more like me to break even? Surely there must be more than that of us out there.

[Hugh]

I have photographs of many of the current ROC awards if they would be helpful. (These are the medals currently available in the uniform shops of Shi Men Ding at relatively low cost.) I also have a few of some of the older awards. Just let me know if they are of interest. I have no financial interest in flogging them; just want to help if I can.

[Richard LaTondre]

I have photographs of many of the current ROC awards if they would be helpful. (These are the medals currently available in the uniform shops of Shi Men Ding at relatively low cost.) I also have a few of some of the older awards. Just let me know if they are of interest. I have no financial interest in flogging them; just want to help if I can.

What a great offer. Maybe we can get together in the near future. I am winding up my current project "The Golden Kite" There is an old, old, first draft of the translation at:

www.thegoldenkite.com

This is a true story based on this Japanese hero that road on hordeback from Berlin to Vladivostok checking out the Trans-Siberian railroad prior to Japan declaring war on Russia.

Best Regards,

Dick

[Hugh]

Thanks for the heads-up ! It looks like a great read ! I'll be printing it out for my night table. (Should I send royalties?)

Thanks again,

Hugh

[Richard LaTondre]

Thanks for the heads-up ! It looks like a great read ! I'll be printing it out for my night table. (Should I send royalties?)

Thanks again,

Hugh

No royalties. Remember, it is a draft first copy.

Dick

[Hugh]

I've just re-opened the Golden Kite page, and I don't see the picture of the breast star. What happened? I was particularly interested since I actually had a chance to buy one in Tokyo about 10 years ago (at Mori Shokai's place). It was absolutely magnificent, huge and colorful and far too expesnsive for me, but I'll never forget it. I'd love to see your picture of it again.

[Richard LaTondre]

I've just re-opened the Golden Kite page, and I don't see the picture of the breast star. What happened? I was particularly interested since I actually had a chance to buy one in Tokyo about 10 years ago (at Mori Shokai's place). It was absolutely magnificent, huge and colorful and far too expesnsive for me, but I'll never forget it. I'd love to see your picture of it again.

Once again this is a very early draft copy of the book. The book has since been completed and sent to the Library of Congress for the copyright procedures. You are right, the Golden Kite Breast star is a gorgeous meda and is featured in the frontpiece of the book. I will send you a picture of it.

Best Regards,

Dick

[Hugh]

Many thanks, that would be grand. Do you actually have the breast star?

And do you expect to publish all three volumes any time soon?