Richard LaTondre Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LaTondre Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi Brian, I'm glad that you did and that is your book! Best Regards, Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorgor Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard LaTondre Posted May 27, 2010 Author Share Posted May 27, 2010 I figure that the Japanese/Manchukuo medals would cost in the neighborhood of US $50,625.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted May 27, 2010 Share Posted May 27, 2010 That's a heavy tunic he's wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted May 29, 2010 Share Posted May 29, 2010 How much would a Grand Cordon, Golden Kite go for??? Many thousands no doubt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter3 Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilo Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) 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 ........................................... 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul L Murphy Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilo Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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