JAPAN: Order of The Rising Sun 8th Class medal

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The Order of the Rising Sun ( Kyokujitsu-shō) is a Japanese order established on 10 April 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government.

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The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements...  read more

Code: 54099

JAPAN: SILVER Cross of the Order of Merit of the Japanese Imperial Red Cross Society.

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FEMALE AWARD BOXED

The Order of Merit was instituted in 1888, in 2 classes.
It is awarded by the Standing Council of the
Red Cross Society (with the ratification of the
Emperor) for distinguished contributions to the
Society.
The Japanese Red Cross Society was founded
in 1877 (as Benevolence Society) with the scope
o...  read more

Code: 54111

JAPAN: Gold Cross of the Order of Merit of the Japanese Imperial Red Cross Society.

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MALE AWARD BOXED

The Order of Merit was instituted in 1888, in 2 classes.
It is awarded by the Standing Council of the
Red Cross Society (with the ratification of the
Emperor) for distinguished contributions to the
Society.
The Japanese Red Cross Society was founded
in 1877 (as Benevolence Society) with the scope
of ...  read more

Code: 54112

JAPAN: Manchukuo Border Incident War Medal

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The Manchukuo Border Incident War Medal was instituted in 1940 and commemorates the Nomonhan Incident, a clash with Russia that happened in Manchuria.

The Battles of Khalkhyn Gol were fought among the Soviet Union, Mongolia, Japan and Manchukuo in 1939. The conflict was named after the river Khalkhyn Gol, which passes through the battlefield. In Japan, this battle is kno...  read more

Code: 54104

JAPAN: 1937-1945 China Incident War medal

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The China Incident Medal (Sina jihen jūgun kishō) was established by Imperial Edit No. 496 on July 27, 1939 and awarded for service in China at any time from the 12th through the 20th years of the Shōwa period (1937–1945).

An amendment was promulgated by Imperial Edict No. 418 in 1944, and the decoration was abolished in 1946 by government ordinance No. 177. Although the...  read more

Code: 54102

JAPAN: Manchurian 1931 -1934 Incident medal

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WW2 "Manchurian Incident
1931 -1934" Commemorative Medal.
The medal was awarded to the Japanese Forces
of the Army of Kwantung (or Guandong) that
participated in the invasion (following the staged
Mukden Incident) and afterwards in the
occupation of Manchuria.

The Japanese established the puppet state of
Manchukuo,...  read more

Code: 54100

JAPAN: 1914-1920 First World War medal

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The 1914-20 First World War Medal is a Japanese medal established on November 6, 1915 by Imperial Edict No. 203 to commemorate Japanese participation in World War I.

The medal was issued to naval personnel who served in the Japanese fleet in the Mediterranean during the Great War and to the military participating in the Japanese expedition to Siberia from 1918 to 1922 ai...  read more

Code: 54105

JAPAN; 1904-1905 Russo-Japanese War medal

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The Russo-Japanese War Medal is a unique Japanese medal, jūgun kishō. It was established on March 31, 1906 by Imperial Edict No. 51 in recognition of those who served in the Russo-Japanese War during the 37th and 38th years of the Meiji period (1904–1905).

The Russo-Japanese War was fought between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan over rival imperial ambitions i...  read more

Code: 54109

JAPAN: 1894-1895 Russo-Japanese War medal

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The 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War Medal was awarded in commemoration of the First Sino–Japanese War, which lasted from 1 August 1894 to 17 April 1895.

The war was fought between Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Japan, primarily over control of Korea. After more than six months of continuous successes by the Japanese army and naval forces, as well as the loss of the Chinese port ...  read more

Code: 54110

JAPAN: Manchukuo National Foundation Merit medal

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Manchukuo National Foundation Merit Medal - Established in 1933 to commemorate the birth of a Nation in the previous year. Known as the puppet Nation of Japan.

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Code: 54098