1914-1920 Campaign Military Medal of Honor (“Campaign Medal / War Medal”). Japanese participation in World War I was commemorated by a Military Medal of Honor created on November 6, 1915 by Imperial Edict No. 203. However Japan stayed longer in World War I than anticipated as they also took part in the Siberian Intervention. So two very similar medals were issued, one for service in 1914-15 and the other for the period 1914-20. If a person earned both they could only wear the latter.
Original medal in overall good condition with matching wooden case with golden lettering.
Original Japanese World War 2 Off-to-War Flag, belonging to Mr. Tsuchiya. The flag is marked “Congratulations on joining the military” and his name Mr. Y. Tsuchiya from Tokyo. The flag's main Kanji says “Honor” within the wreath and the blue lines (which resembles the ocean). Another flag can be found in a separate listing, tried to sell them together for years without interest but only questions to buy one, so sadly made the decision to list them separate. Measuring: circa 87,5x83cm.
Original Japanese World War 2 Off-to-War Flag, belonging to Mr. Tsuchiya. The flag is marked “Congratulations on joining the military” and his name Mr. Y. Tsuchiya from Tokyo. The flag depicts a Katana with the Kanji character for “Spirit“. Written around it is “Be loyal and reward the gratitude you received from the country“. Another flag can be found in a separate listing, tried to sell them together for years without interest but only questions to buy one, so sadly made the decision to list them separate. Measuring: circa 87,5x83cm.
Original Japanese Order of the Rising Sun6th Class. The Order of the Rising Sun (旭日章, Kyokujitsu-shō) is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government, created on 10 April 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun. The design of the Rising Sun symbolizes energy as powerful as the rising sun in parallel with the “rising sun” concept of Japan (“Land of the Rising Sun”). The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of World War II, it was also awarded for exemplary military service.
Original medal with matching box and rosette, with silver lettering (Showa – World War II attributed), in very good condition.
This type of Paybook (Identity Booklet for Soldiers) was used during 1912-1930. This I.D. belonged to a Private First Class. He served with the 8th Company of the 58th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Division (codename Mirror Division). During his service he was promoted to Private First Class and also served as a Machine Gunner. He served in Manchuria. Condition as seen.
This type of Paybook (Identity Booklet for Soldiers) was used during 1897-1907 ( the Boxer Rebellion & Russo-Japanese War ). This I.D. belonged to Private 2nd Class Santaro. He served with the 9th Division. Comes with the rare cover. Condition as seen.
The 1931-1934 Incident War Medal (Manchurian Incident) (also “Showa 6-9 years Incident Military Medal of Honor“) was enacted on July 23, 1934 and was awarded to soldiers that took part in the Manchurian Incident & the January 23 Incident. Original medal with matching marine blue-ish case, with golden lettering, in very good condition.
Original Japanese Red Cross (Showa Era), Membership medal. Alloy metal. Comes with a box (which I didn't photograph as I wasn't sure it belonged to it, however it might have been a general brown box that these were issued in).
Original Japanese Red Cross (Showa Era), Membership medal. Alloy metal. Comes with a box (which I didn't photograph as I wasn't sure it belonged to it, however it might have been a general brown box that these were issued in).
Original Japanese Wound Badge (Model 1938, Sensho), with matching wooden case. Sensho which means this type of wound badge was awarded for suffering a combat injury. Condition as seen.