Japan a new member

[Gensui]

Gents,

After some sensitive pushing from several sides, I’d like to through a

hajimemashite, doitsu no kurisu to môshimasu!

into this round.

How should I start without being too boring?

As you can see at my avatar, I have a special relation to the Imperial Japanese navy, since I studied Japanese Studies with focusing on the development of the early Japanese Meiji navy. Currently I’m preparing my PhD about a German commander of a German force in Tsingtao, who was imprisoned between 1914 and 1919 in Japan after the fall of the former German leasehold Kiautschou.

I’m mainly collecting Imperial German Navy tallies. But for some time past, I’m addicted to Japanese decoration, especially the war- and commemorative medals and any suitable award documents. And if the documents are issued to any navy members – perfect! So if you need some space in your collection, your almost welcome to send any messages to me

As I don’t only want to collect the items itself, but keen to learn about any stories behind (e.g. award criteria, production facilities, etc.) I think this forum might be the right address. Since my knowledge is still pretty poor, the number of questions may top my qualified comments, which I need to apologise for in advance.

Anyhow, I’m always interested in some hints or comments and looking for a fruitful exchange and hope to learn a lot from this forum.

Yoroshiku onegai itashimasu!

Chris

[Dieter3]

Youkoso!

Chris, glad you are here! I think you will have a great time. :)

Edited November 7, 2012 by Dieter3

[JapanX]

Hi Chris and welcome!

Currently I’m preparing my PhD about a German commander of a German force in Tsingtao, who was imprisoned between 1914 and 1919 in Japan after the fall of the former German leasehold Kiautschou.

Our colleague Claudius gonna like this!

I think this forum might be the right address.

Definitely

Regards,

Nick

[Gensui]

Thanks for your welcoming words!

@Nick,

The world is small, I know Claudius from another forum

[JapanX]

The world is small, I know Claudius from another forum

Either that or he is really conspicuous fellow :lol:

[Brian Wolfe]

Welcome to the forum Chris.

Regards

Brian

[FWolf]

Hi Chris!

So you make an effort.

I'm sure, you won't regret this step. Any finally, you can get in touch with all guys by yourself and don't need my assistance

Enjoy,

Falk

[Gensui]

Thanks, Brian!

Und Dir auch, Falk

BR, Chris

[Claudius]

Either that or he is really conspicuous fellow

Indeed, it is I. One and the same. There are very few Roman Emperor avatars from people who are interested in Battle of Tsingtau groups. (and I hope the list remains small, these groups are hard enough to find without even more competition.)

Hello Chris! Yes, we corresponded heavily for a time and I shared all the information I had. But regarding specific primary source information on the commanders, I'm a bit out of my depth. I'm glad to see you are making progress on your thesis and have joined this forum!

[Gensui]

I'm glad to see you here, too! Well, hopefully I'll finish my PhD in 2014 - latest

Keep in touch,

Chris

[JapanX]

There are very few Roman Emperor avatars ...

I wonder what original Claudius would think about this dude on your avatar

I don`t think that he was familiar with Mel Brooks films :whistle:

Edited November 10, 2012 by JapanX

[lambert]

Welcome Chris !!!

And ... Happy birthday!

Best Regards

Lambert

[JapanX]

... Happy birthday!

Indeed!

Happy birthday Chris! :cheers:

[The Prussian]

Hi Chris!

Glad to see you here! Hope you´ll have a lot of fun here. See you next time in Gelsenkirchen

Andreas

[Gensui]

Thanks guys!

I'm starting to become sober- birthday's at Saturday is like a gift!

@The Prussian

I'm really looking for to our next meeting!!!

Don't worry, I know where I am from and I know where I belong to

BR, Chris