Vintage Japanese Awards, Medals, Badges & Insignia (1800–1945) For Sale

Explore a prestigious collection of Vintage Japanese Awards, Medals, Badges, and Insignia from 1800 to 1945, available for sale at International Military Antiques (IMA). These authentic decorations reflect the honor, hierarchy, and heritage of the Imperial Japanese military, spanning key historical periods such as the Meiji Restoration, Russo-Japanese War, Sino-Japanese Wars, and World War II.

This category features original Imperial Japanese orders and medals, including the Order of the Rising Sun, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Wound Badges, Victory Medals, and campaign-specific decorations. You'll also find an array of military rank insignia, collar tabs, unit patches, and branch-specific badges issued to Japanese Army and Navy personnel. Whether earned in battle, bestowed for service, or worn in formal dress, these decorations carry powerful stories of duty, discipline, and sacrifice.

Every piece offered by IMA is 100% original and backed by our lifetime authenticity guarantee. With a 30-day return policy, collectors and historians can buy with confidence, knowing they are investing in true military heritage—not reproductions.
Key Features:

    Authentic Japanese military medals, orders, badges, and insignia from 1800 to 1945

    Includes rare awards like the Order of the Rising Sun, Order of the Golden Kite, and Wound Badges

    Features rank insignia, campaign medals, uniform patches, and branch-specific symbols

    Covers key periods: Meiji, Taishō, and Shōwa eras, including WWII

    Ideal for militaria collectors, WWII historians, museum curators, and reenactors

    All items are original, with no reproductions

    Backed by IMA’s lifetime authenticity guarantee and 30-day return policy

    Trusted worldwide source for Imperial Japanese military collectibles

Honor the legacy of Japan’s military history with genuine vintage Japanese medals and insignia from IMA—where authenticity and historical significance come together. Shop now to add these powerful artifacts to your collection.