Japan Great East Asia War Medal Replicas

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Let’s see how many of them are out there

All after-war replicas can be divided into two classes

• General replicas
• Personalized replicas

General replicas were made by different manufacturers for “public at large”.

Personalized replicas were created for certain groups of veterans.

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General replicas

Type 1 “Convex chrysanthemum”

Personally I think this is the earliest type of replicas.

At least I know for a fact that it was “out there” at the end of 70s.

Here it is with the “standard” (for this type) box.

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Same medal, same box with different interior

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And another one

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The most prominent feature of this type is the form of central chrysanthemum.

Here we have a nice close ups of one such medal

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Type 2 “On green ribbon in black plastic box”

One of the most (the most?) widespread type.

Here it is – complete set in full glory.

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Insert (general information about awarding system and the medal)

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Another example of this type

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... and another one (in very nice patina)