Too Many Medals?

[Richard LaTondre]

On page 225 of “The Golden Kite” is a chapter pertaining to the decorations and medals of General Fukushima which consist of the following, listed in no specific order:

Grand Cordon Order of the Golden Kite

Grand Cordon Order of the Rising Sun

Grand Cordon Order of the Sacred Treasure

French Legion of Honor, Officer Rank

Order of the Golden Kite Fourth Class

Belgian Order of Leopold Cross, Fourth Class

Grand Star of Austria

Japanese Order of Merit, Second Order

Order of the Golden Kite, Third Class

Order of the Sacred Treasure, Sixth Class

Order of the Iron Crown with War Wreath

Breast Star, Knight Commander, Order of the Bath

Commander, Order of Albert Star, Saxony

Bavaria, Order of Military Merit, Commander

Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Second Class, with Swords

Germany, Order of the Red Eagle, Third Class

Montenegro, Order of Denillo, Third Class, Commander

Japanese Campaign Medals

1894 – 1895 War Medal

1900 War Medal

1904 – 1905 War Medal

1914 -1920 War Medal

Manchukuo National Foundation Merit Medal

Manchukuo National Census Commemorative Medal

Manchukuo National Red Cross Merit Medal

I have since been approached by several individuals/groups that have asked me the estimated cost of reconstructing the Generals Display of Decorations and medals. Of course I have no idea of the cost let alone if it is even possible at the present time.

Fukushima, Yasumasa Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures.htm

[Brian Wolfe]

Hi Richard,

I've just gotten past that part in the book actually I'm on the section regarding his petition to the Emperor and the Ministry of the Army to undtake the journey. Great book on an amazing man.

Regards

Brian

[Brian Wolfe]

Hi Richard,

I hope I am not being too bold in posting this image of Baron Major General Yasumasa Fukushima from your book without first asking permission. I figured that since we were discussing your book that I might be forgiven.

Regards

Brian

[Richard LaTondre]

Hi Brian,

I'm glad that you did and that is your book!

Best Regards,

Dick

[khorgor]

yeeesh. reconstructing that group would be a one way stop to bankruptcy

considering the grand cordons weigh in around 7 grand or so (well, for the rising sun at least) and assuming all the third classes come in at at least $150 each..... well thats a lot of dough right there :-)

I hate to think how heavy that vest would be!!!

Edited May 27, 2010 by khorgor

[Richard LaTondre]

I figure that the Japanese/Manchukuo medals would cost in the neighborhood of US $50,625.00

[Jareth]

That's a heavy tunic he's wearing.

[Dieter3]

How much would a Grand Cordon, Golden Kite go for??? Many thousands no doubt!!

[Paul L Murphy]

How much would a Grand Cordon, Golden Kite go for??? Many thousands no doubt!!

I sold one a few years ago that had a replaced sash and box (the star and sash badge were the only original parts) and I got in excess of $50,000 for it.

[Dieter3]

I sold one a few years ago that had a replaced sash and box (the star and sash badge were the only original parts) and I got in excess of $50,000 for it.

Youzers!! What period was it? Do you know who the original recipient was??

Edited May 30, 2010 by Dieter3

[Paul L Murphy]

Youzers!! What period was it? Do you know who the original recipient was??

Showa era. The person from whom I bought it knew the identity of the original recipient and would only tell me that it was a WWII era award, he would not disclose the name. There are photos of it somewhere in this forum and also the OMSA databse.

[lilo]

On page 225 of "The Golden Kite" is a chapter pertaining to the decorations and medals of General Fukushima which consist of the following, listed in no specific order:

Grand Cordon Order of the Golden Kite

Grand Cordon Order of the Rising Sun

Grand Cordon Order of the Sacred Treasure

French Legion of Honor, Officer Rank

Order of the Golden Kite Fourth Class

Belgian Order of Leopold Cross, Fourth Class

Grand Star of Austria

Japanese Order of Merit, Second Order

Order of the Golden Kite, Third Class

Order of the Sacred Treasure, Sixth Class

Order of the Iron Crown with War Wreath

Breast Star, Knight Commander, Order of the Bath

Commander, Order of Albert Star, Saxony

Bavaria, Order of Military Merit, Commander

Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Second Class, with Swords

Germany, Order of the Red Eagle, Third Class

Montenegro, Order of Denillo, Third Class, Commander

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Hi all,

in the list Richard posted at the start of this thread, there were 2 medals that I was not able to identify.

They are :

- Grand Star of Austria;

- Japanese Order of Merit, Second Order.

Can some kind soul, post a photo to let me know how they look like ?

Many thanks for any help you can give.

Regards

Lilo

Edited June 4, 2010 by lilo

[Paul L Murphy]

Japanese Order of Merit Second Order means that he held the Second Class of either the Rising Sun or the Sacred Treasure, it is not a seperate order.

[lilo]

Japanese Order of Merit Second Order means that he held the Second Class of either the Rising Sun or the Sacred Treasure, it is not a seperate order.

Hi Paul,

Many thanks

Lilo