My Fledgling Japanese Medal Collection
Article about: by Stu W Hi Joe, Looks like a nice Sen-sho (for wounds suffered in battle) Wound Badge you have there. Now you need the Ko-sho (non battle related) to go with it. I've read that many soldier
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Hi Joe,
Have you determined what era that Kite is from? Meiji? Showa? Did you know that the level awarded was based upon the rank of the recipient? If not have a look here ...
Order of the Golden Kite - How to date them - Japan - Gentleman's Military Interest Club
Regards,
Stu
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GIZMO8Z
Someone stop me! .....
Joe:
STOP!
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GIZMO8Z
Hi gentlemen,
Please excuse my over enthusiasm! I just got a raise and I've gone on a little shopping spree to celebrate/ blow off steam.
Stu, I did some preliminal research before purchasing this one. I believe it to be from the Showa Period and I know the 5th class was awarded to junior officers.
Joe,
Apparently you're NOT married! (^_^)v
--Guy
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The golden kite is in great condition too.
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Just picked up this for cheap. I believe it to be a post-war Veteran Association reissue:
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Here's more info from Rich Catalano's site.
--Guy
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