JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 We all familiar with 1900 War Medal design On obverse we see Imperial Ho-o bird + mum crest Reverse bears inscription “Imperial Japan, Meiji 33” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 According to the medal statute it was awarded to those who participated in battle (including those who were stationed in the combat area, attached to the military forces and performed work for the Army and Navy, medical and transport personnel). So naturally japanese diplomats do not receive this medal. But they receive something else. At least one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Please meet Count Katō Takaaki – 24th Prime Minister of Japan from 11 June 1924 to 28 January 1926 and in 1900 (!!!) Foreign Minister of Japan directly involved with the negotiations between the "eight countries" For a short bio see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kat%C5%8D_Takaaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 A couple of additional photos I wonder how this sash is holding on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Thanks to our colleague Pieter ( ) we have an opportunity to examine very interesting table medal (madallion) that was in possession Katō Takaaki. Obverse Edited October 22, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nice thickness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Obviously design of this medallion = design of original medal Edited October 22, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 What is this medallion? Some kind special award (memento?) for high-ranking officials that weren`t qualified for original medal? Or maybe it was something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 For his envolment in Boxer Rebellion Katō Takaaki also received 1st class Sacred Treasure. Guess today is our lucky day (thanks to Pieter ) Here it is. Document Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Badge Breast star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 If you have any additional information about this interesting medallion, please share it with us! Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 While this medallion of Katō Takaaki is still a mystery - more info is known about other important and super rare medallion that was issued in connection with Boxer Rebellion. I am talking about infamous 1902 Tientsin Provisional Government large gold medal. It is believed that no more than 12 such medallions were struck in gold. Some medallions are named (by their recipient?) on the edge - others bear no inscription. Here we have a nice example of such medallion (Baldwin auction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 (edited) This medal was designed by J. Chevt (and bears its initials J.C. on reverse) and manufactured be famous japanese jeweller Tenshodo. All medals were struck in gold (18 carat) and has following characteristics Diameter 52mm Weight 97/97.5 g The edge impressed with two marks "K18" and TENSHODO" Edited November 23, 2013 by JapanX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 On obverse we see flags of the United Kingdom, Germany, the United States, France, Italy, Japan and Russia, bound with a ribbon bearing the motto "Pax labor" + legend "Gouvernement Provisoire du District de Tientsin" in french around. This " Gouvernement Provisoire du District de Tientsin"/"Provisional local government" was established shortly after the capture of Tientsin in July 1900, initially with a three-person committee consisting of representatives from Russia, the United Kingdom and Japan, and shortly afterwards augmented by another four representatives from the United States, Germany, France and Italy. Officially called "T’ienchin Tutung Yamen", this provisional government exercised military control over Tientsin, Chinghai, Ningho and some other regions, with a force of some 900 men under their direct control. This Tutung Yamen ended in August 1902 when the Qing government formally took over control of Tientsin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Another rarity (it was sold recently in England for £9500) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JapanX Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Marks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanX Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Inscription on edge reads "Mons le Capitaine Ducat Chef du 4ieme District" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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