fukuoka Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Do you want to see something that rarely comes around? It's not a medal but maybe just as thrilling. Click below to see it listed on Yahoo Auctions. http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m103099507 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Could you translate inscriptions on the box cover Rich? Cheers, Nick Edited July 27, 2012 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuoka Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 First of all, the box is not original to the bonbonierre, which is indicated in the item description. So we have to wonder who inscribed the box and when he did it. The inscription reads 'Pure silver, Imperial Gift, Midget Submarine [特殊潜航艇], Kyoto, Made by Miyamoto.' The latter is also inscribed on the reverse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 First of all, the box is not original to the bonbonierre, which is indicated in the item description. Exactly! So we have to wonder who inscribed the box and when he did it. I wonder Thanks for translation Rich! Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuoka Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 The box can be disregarded. The bonbonierre, though, is one of those rare military imperial gifts that are so highly prized. You can see a couple more in Peterson's book, though they have nothing to do with medals. These were given to invited guests to imperial events. My sources do not have this particular one recorded, but I imagine it dates to the 1930s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) My sources do not have this particular one recorded, but I imagine it dates to the 1930s. I bet the seller would strongly disagree with you He likes to think that this is one of these single-seated suicide subs :lol: Edited July 27, 2012 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Like this one http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiten Looks very much alike ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareth Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Looks like an early torpedo to me. Perhaps kind that was ship board tube launched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Looks like an early torpedo to me. Perhaps kind that was ship board tube launched? Do you mean type 93? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_93_torpedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fukuoka Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Y I bet the seller would strongly disagree with you He likes to think that this is one of these single-seated suicide subs Yes, the seller thinks the opening was for a suicidal sailor--but it was actually just a place for candy. These bonbonnière (spelling wrong in previous post) are exceptionally beautiful and well-made. Military-themed ones, though, are quite hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Yes, the seller thinks the opening was for a suicidal sailor... Too romantic or too good marketeer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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