JapanX Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Remember these early boxes for Rising Sun Orders? http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/52804-vein-approach-to-dating-rising-sun-orders-a-dangerous-path/page-3 Looks like same type of box was used (only without any insciptions on the lid) for Red Cross Medals Take a look guys!
Dieter3 Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Yes, it seems safe to say that this is an "original" type of case used for this medal....no?? Here's a similar kanji marked piece - note the faded color of the stripes on both the medal ribbon and rosette, but the actual color remains intact on the backside of the rosette - like exposure to something faded the stripes but the back was protected somehow. The construction seems very similar between the two. Note one ineresting difference (well interesting to me anyway!) - the thread on the ribbon rosette in the first specimen is RED and the other one, and the one Nick shows is blue! I know, I tend to focus on odd, and insignificant things.....HA! The second one is a better example as the colors of the stripes are not faded (or at least uniform). In neither example is the rosette hallmarked. Sorry, the lighting isn't great in the photos.
JapanX Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 I know, I tend to focus on odd, and insignificant things.....HA! Come on! Nice specimen
JapanX Posted March 11, 2013 Author Posted March 11, 2013 Two additional specimens in these boxes. Medals "corresponding" to the Miji period
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