Laurence Strong Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 I am looking for opinions on this one. How hard are these to comeby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 The rev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Fairly uncommon and usually pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 Thanks Ed. Is 400USD in the ballpark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 Wow, it is caseless but still, like you say....gonna have to give this a little serious thought. Thanks again Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 $400 is very cheap for this medal. Grab it with both hands ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted October 13, 2007 Author Share Posted October 13, 2007 Well it's paid for. Many thanks to you gentlemen for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Should you find another at that price . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Congratulations on this steal!! How many Japanese medals do you have now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence Strong Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 (edited) Hi PaulI 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Hi PaulI 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Larry,you should post a photo of all your medals in one photo. I would like to see what they all look like together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 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. PaulHi 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 advanceAll the BestLilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Paul:Quit your day job.Write your book.Please . . . . Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilo Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 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,PaulHi 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 BestLilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Paul:Quit your day job.Write your book.Please . . . . EdI 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipnos Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hi PaulI 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...ThanksMiguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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