Boxer rebellion medal

[Laurence Strong]

I am looking for opinions on this one. How hard are these to comeby?

[Laurence Strong]

The rev

[Paul R]

I am not a Japanese collector by any manner, but this this the first time I seen this medal. It is a very attractive piece.

[Ed_Haynes]

Fairly uncommon and usually pricey.

[Laurence Strong]

Thanks Ed. Is 400USD in the ballpark?

[Ed_Haynes]

Thanks Ed. Is 400USD in the ballpark?

Based on the prices I heard quoted at OMSA, that would be a very good price.

I can only find two just now (at NOT ONE OF THE CHEAPER dealers), the first boxed at ?645.00, the second boxless at ?595.00.

Edited October 13, 2007 by Ed_Haynes

[Laurence Strong]

Wow, it is caseless but still, like you say....gonna have to give this a little serious thought. Thanks again Ed

[Paul L Murphy]

$400 is very cheap for this medal. Grab it with both hands !

[Laurence Strong]

Well it's paid for. Many thanks to you gentlemen for the help

[Ed_Haynes]

Should you find another at that price . . .

[Paul R]

Congratulations on this steal!! How many Japanese medals do you have now?

[Laurence Strong]

Hi Paul

I have all except the 1st "1874 Formosa Expedition War Medal", not sure if any would even exist, and the last one "1941-45 Great East Asia War Medal" which can only be found as a repro, though I do plan on getting one eventually.

Edited January 4, 2008 by Laurence Strong

[Paul L Murphy]

Hi Paul

I have all except the 1st "1874 Formosa Expedition War Medal", not sure if any would even exist, and the last one "1941-45 Great East Asia War Medal" which can only be found as a repro, though I do plan on getting one eventually.

Not meaning to boast but I have both of these. The 1874 turns up from time to time and at present costs about $5,000 or so in Japan if you can find one. They are difficult to find but not impossible if you are patient and have a large bank balance ! The GEAWM is harder to find and repros abound. The repros are actually made for veterans who feel they are entitled to it and can be found easily in Japan. The originals turn up once every few years, normally when an old collection is sold.

Paul

[Paul R]

Larry,

you should post a photo of all your medals in one photo. I would like to see what they all look like together!

[lilo]

Not meaning to boast but I have both of these. The 1874 turns up from time to time and at present costs about $5,000 or so in Japan if you can find one. They are difficult to find but not impossible if you are patient and have a large bank balance ! The GEAWM is harder to find and repros abound. The repros are actually made for veterans who feel they are entitled to it and can be found easily in Japan. The originals turn up once every few years, normally when an old collection is sold.

Paul

Hi Paul,

If possible, I would like that you post here clear photos of the 'Front' and 'Back' (comprising the ribbons) of the 2 ORIGINAL medals you have, i.e. of :

- 1st "1874 Formosa Expedition War Medal'';

- GEAWM.

Is it this possible ? (It's to include them in my reference database and so, to make the difference with the modern reproductions/fakes)

Thanking you in advance

All the Best

Lilo

[Paul L Murphy]

Hi Lilo,

I will, once I get them out of the bank vault when I am next there.

I am in the process of gathering together the final pieces I need to start writing a book on Japanese awards which will be far more detailed than Peterson, however do not hold your breath since it will take a while to complete given how busy I am with my day job !

Cheers,

Paul

[Ed_Haynes]

Paul:

Quit your day job.

Write your book.

Please . . . .

Ed

[lilo]

Hi Lilo,

I will, once I get them out of the bank vault when I am next there.

I am in the process of gathering together the final pieces I need to start writing a book on Japanese awards which will be far more detailed than Peterson, however do not hold your breath since it will take a while to complete given how busy I am with my day job !

Cheers,

Paul

Hi Paul,

No problem at all for waiting but please not forget to post here the 2 photos when you get the 2 medals from the bank vault.

All the Best

Lilo

[Paul L Murphy]

Paul:

Quit your day job.

Write your book.

Please . . . .

Ed

I am drawing up a list of the items I need to make the book puurrfect in every way.

As you know yourself, these little projects take longer than we first estimate. However it will happen, and it will be worht the wait

[hipnos]

Hi Paul

I have all except the 1st "1874 Formosa Expedition War Medal", not sure if any would even exist, and the last one "1941-45 Great East Asia War Medal" which can only be found as a repro, though I do plan on getting one eventually.

Congrats!!

Hey lads, somobody can tell me if this is possible to find replacement ribbons for japanese medals???.

I have some campaign medals with the ribbons almost destroyed...

Thanks

Miguel