My 2nd Japanese Medal

[humble collector]

I just picked up this cased Order of the Rising Sun 7th class medal. It will be a nice companion piece with my 8th class. I'm really digging collecting Japanese awards!

[Walkwolf]

Nice 7th set in great condition. Indeed, they are
addictive, and so beautiful - especially the
enameled ones.........!

[humble collector]

Thank you Walkwolf. This medal set also came with the original letter of appreciation with it.they are of superb quality!

[Nick Komiya]

Is the letter also with a postwar date?

[humble collector]

It's in Japanese. I will post

[humble collector]

Here's the letter that came with it

[humble collector]

The fellow I bought it from did tell me it was post WW2. However, it met my budget for it was $20 for the set. I noticed the case is totally different than the 8th class one I have that is WW2 ear. No latch, and the inside felt and lining are different

[Nick Komiya]

The citation is dated April 29th 1940 for the China Incident, when Army Sergeant Oda won the 7th class Golden Kite and the Rising Sun 7th class. However, the Rising Sun and case are both postwar pieces though original. So they were put together recently. Note that the box has a spring-loaded lid and the medal has no enamel finish on the rear side, which are clear signs of post war vintage.

[Nick Komiya]

If you like groupings, make sure you read this "Rare grouping of 3 classes of the Order of the Rising Sun, complete with citations"---Really?

[humble collector]

Thank you Nick. I did buy a 7th class Golden kite order from him to. I paid $80 for it. It's great to find someone to translate the citation 👍