Sacred Treasure, 8th Class

[Dieter3]

A bit beat up, it's hard a somewhat neglected life, but it has character and a nice hallmark, I believe associating this with the WWI-era.

[Dieter3]

[Dieter3]

[JapanX]

Well. This is one darn good Meiji 8th class!

Really nice condition! Nice!

And a nice "red stripes" early ribbon!

And if you ask me I think that this piece is a little bit older than you think

Why do you think that it is WWI piece?

[Dieter3]

And if you ask me I think that this piece is a little bit older than you think

Why do you think that it is WWI piece?

Well, the mirror is not as large as earlier pieces, plus the katakana equivalent of this character is found on the 1914-15 war medal. Not saying for sure, just my theory!

[JapanX]

Well, the mirror is not as large as earlier pieces, plus the katakana equivalent of this character is found on the 1914-15 war medal. Not saying for sure, just my theory!

Hmmm.

I really like the ribbon... Nice one.

And I think that larger mirror as sign of Meiji epoch for 7 and 8 classes will be a nice feature, but bigger diameter of jewels on perimeter will be even better

Anyway this is for sure one nice oDld piece!

Edited December 30, 2011 by JapanX

[Dieter3]

Well, it is one of those pieces that "has character" as they say. I'd much rather have a "mint" one just like it, but I'm really happy with this piece even though it isn't perfect!