Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class - Postwar

[Dieter3]

Guessing 1970's, maybe early 80's? No maker's marks or codes of any kind. Back to using lacquerware case, not Bakelite/plastic. Somewhat different kanji style (8) on the lid.

Edited October 28, 2012 by Dieter3

[Dieter3]

[Dieter3]

[drclaw]

Very nice pick-up, thanks for sharing!

The style of the kanji is a little unusual. Does this particular style align with a certain period of manufacture?

I do like the lower level Sacred Treasures with their simple, understated yet elegant design.

[JapanX]

Guessing 1970's, maybe early 80's?

I'd say 70's

Somewhat different kanji style (8) on the lid.

Yep, this style is closer to 8's on the pre-30's box covers.

[JapanX]

Does this particular style align with a certain period of manufacture?

The style of all kanji's at the cover of this box is typical for post war period except kanji 8. Such 8 is typical for boxes from Meiji/Taisho/early Showa periods.

[Dieter3]

Very nice pick-up, thanks for sharing!

The style of the kanji is a little unusual. Does this particular style align with a certain period of manufacture?

I do like the lower level Sacred Treasures with their simple, understated yet elegant design.

My pleasure! Yesm, I too like the lower class awards, really all of them. I totaly agree on the simple yet elegant design. Especially the Rising Sun! Very elegant in my opinion!

The style of all kanji's at the cover of this box is typical for post war period except kanji 8. Such 8 is typical for boxes from Meiji/Taisho/early Showa periods.

It always seems to the the numeral character that changes most dramatically and really stands out!

[Dieter3]

Here's another. It's quite nice, but notice that the hook was attached off-center and totally does not line up properly with the catch! Poor post-war quality control?

[Dieter3]

[Dieter3]

[JapanX]

Poor post-war quality control?

Spoilage...

Sometimes it happens even in Japan :)

[Dieter3]

If you actually hook them together, it skews the ribbon and it's a bit funky!

[JapanX]

Somebody's hands were shaky

[Dieter3]

Perhaps too much sake.........

[JapanX]

or too little...

[Dieter3]

Here's another interesting one with that slightly different "8"! Sold this morning. Thought about buying it, but price was climbing and I didn't want to get into a bidding war. I'll wait for another one.

[JapanX]

I'll wait for another one.

One of the most efficient strategies for shifting financial focus for the foreseeable future

[Dieter3]

I'm still up for "cheapies"! Which for me means collecting mostly variants of 7th and 8th class awards (Rising Sun and Sacred Treasure anyway!)

[JapanX]

"Up for cheapies!"

Nice motto...

Could be a nice signature too :lol: