{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-lot-of-six-medals-in-original-boxes-russo-japanese-war-medal-1937-45-china-incident-war-medal-order-of-the-sacred-treasure-order-of-the-rising-sun-red-cross-medal-and-time-expired-soldiers-league-badge","title":"Original Japanese WWII Lot of Six Medals in Original Boxes - Russo-Japanese War Medal, 1937-45 China Incident War Medal, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Order of the Rising Sun, Red Cross Medal, and Time Expired Soldiers League Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 6 Available. This is a great lot of six Japanese medals in their original boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lot includes:\u003cbr\u003e- Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class with case. The Order of the Sacred Treasure (瑞宝章, Zuihō-shō) is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest two medals being abolished that year. Originally a male-only decoration, the order has been made available to women since 1919.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Russo-Japanese War Medal with case. The Russo-Japanese War Medal was established on March 31, 1906, by Imperial Edict No. 51, with the purpose of recognizing members of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy who participated in the conflict against the Russian Empire between 1904 and 1905. This confrontation, centered on disputes over control of Manchuria and Korea, ended with a decisive Japanese victory, consolidating its position as an emerging power in East Asia. The medal was also awarded to medical personnel, chaplains, and other civilians who rendered distinguished service during the military operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- WWII Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class Medal with Case. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- WWII Japanese Red Cross Medal With box: To honor those who donated blood or gave aid to the Red Cross during World War II, the Japanese government established the Red Cross Medal. There is a small bow stickpin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Japanese 1937-45 China Incident War Medal in box. This was established in 1939 for Japanese military personnel who served in China between 1937 (start of the Second Sino-Japanese War) and 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Japanese Time Expired Soldier’s League membership badge in small box. Comes with Japanese flag pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great set, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45343833129029,"sku":"ONAC25SD1281","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD1281__01.jpg?v=1783963675","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-lot-of-six-medals-in-original-boxes-russo-japanese-war-medal-1937-45-china-incident-war-medal-order-of-the-sacred-treasure-order-of-the-rising-sun-red-cross-medal-and-time-expired-soldiers-league-badge","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}