Japan Manchukuo Red Cross Order of Merit

[Dieter3]

Did you guys catch this one, I'm sure some of you did!!???

Just over $1300.00 U.S.

[JapanX]

"Catch"?

Well, I saved the pictures :lol:

[DavidS]

thank you for posting the pics - wish I had known about the auction

[Dieter3]

thank you for posting the pics - wish I had known about the auction

Yes, I was watching with eagerness as the price climbed, and climbed! Definitely a rare piece, but I was kinda surprised by the final price! Still, sweeeeeeet.....

[paul wood]

I know the price was strong but how many do you see? It is a far more attractive beastie and many times rarer than its Japanese counterpart.

Paul

[Dieter3]

I know the price was strong but how many do you see? It is a far more attractive beastie and many times rarer than its Japanese counterpart.

Paul

Absolutely. It kind of makes first class awards of the Rising Sun and Scared Treasure look commonplace! HA!! You're right, very rare and very attractive. More attractive than the Japanese medals? Well, it's more colorful, but of seemingly lower quality and far less attention to detail. But that's just my humble opinion!

[JapanX]

I know the price was strong but how many do you see?

Well, these are not that rare ...

And 1300 for this piece without ribbon, rosette and box is way too much

Two months ago one such order (practically in mint condition, but without the box) was sold in Moscow only for $330

This is what I call sweeeeeeeeet deal :whistle:

[Dieter3]

Two months ago one such order (practically in mint condition, but without the box) was sold in Moscow only for $330

This is what I call sweeeeeeeeet deal

WOW! Only $330.00!! That is very sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

[JapanX]

WOW! Only $330.00!! That is very sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

Naaaa

$150 is a "sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet" deal and $330 is just another ordinary "sweeeeeeeeet" deal :whistle:

[paul wood]

Problem is getting it form Moscow to UK or US. I have seen items in Russian Auctions that are real bargains but I have been told that there is little point in bidding as it will be a nightmare getting it to the UK.

Paul

[JapanX]

... items in Russian Auctions that are real bargains but I have been told that there is little point in bidding as it will be a nightmare getting it to the UK.

"Nightmares" and "real bargains" often come together :whistle:

[Dieter3]

SO, do we have a flipper? Unhappy buyer? Or, is this the same seller - somebody didn't pony up the money for the original sale?

http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e138175869

[JapanX]

$1300 can easily make anyone pretty unhappy

Well guys - looks like we all have second chance!

Just remember

$150 = "sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet" deal

$330 = "sweeeeeeeeet" deal

[Dieter3]

I just haven't gotten into the Manchukuo medals yet. Maybe someday. But it'd have to be a complete medal! What do the cases look like for these? Lacquered boxes?

[JapanX]

Yep, black lacquered boxes with two columns of kanji and white (slightly cream colored) interior ;)

[JapanX]

or (another variation) black lacquered boxes with two columns of kanji and dark blue interior :whistle:

[JapanX]

Box

[JapanX]

Cream colored interior variation

[JapanX]

Dark blue interior variation

[Dieter3]

NICE!!! Thanks for showing those!