Great East Asia War Commemorative

[Dieter3]

Here's a nice example of a complete piece; medal, lapel button, case, case wrapper, cardboard box, mini explanatory document. These aren't exactly rare, but this one has a neat addition of being marked on the inside of the lid - Independent Infantry, 122nd Battalion. I've seen several of these as well as the campaign medals with writing, attributing these to various military branches, certainly fun to collect!

[Dieter3]

[JapanX]

Nice full set!

I believe this one is from 1980 anniversary vintage.

Congrats!

[Dieter3]

Close! 1979! (Show 54) - Not sure though when it was actually given out. I'd imagine there were many, many ceremonies for these over a span of several years????

[JapanX]

This type was issued by right-wing patriotic organization in late 70s - early 80s.

The main reason for creation of this vintage - 35 anniversary of Pacific War.

I think that no less than 100 000 and no more than 1 000 000 pieces were issued.

Not very precise estimates ... :lol:

Edited November 28, 2011 by JapanX

[Ulsterman]

Really? I had no idea they were reissued. :o

[JapanX]

And not once!

At least four big issues between early 70s and late 80s!

Any medal you see on the market - 99,99999% probability that it is post war replica.

Cheers,

Nick

[Dieter3]

Nick, do you know more about the specific instances of each issuance, circumstances, details, anything?

[JapanX]

Only your type could be identified more or less precisely.

Other most common "green ribbon" class of after-war replicas we couldn't dated precisely.

That is if there are no insets inside the box or inscriptions on the medal itself.

I thought about making another classification ... :lol: