Japanese Militaria

Japan - 瑞宝章 Zuihō-shō. Instituted January 4, 1888, by Emperor Meiji, the order of the sacred treasure was awarded for long and/or meritorious civil or military service. It was also awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in research fields, business industries, healthcare, social work, state/local government fields or the improvement of life for handicapped/impaired persons. It is ... Read and See More

Veterans’ badge centered on a rosette. These are in gilt washed alloy, shield shaped veterans’ association badge, featuring, to its obverse, a fouled anchor and crossed swords on a pebbled background, over which is affixed a five-pointed star. Dual prongs to the reverse of the badge fix it to a plate, whose reverse has a hinged pin and catch assembly ... Read and See More

In silver with enamel. ... See More

The die-struck silver medal takes the form of an eight-pointed star whose points terminate in small circles, with even smaller circles marking the intersections of the edge lines, forming a stylized necklace. To the center is a raised, silver "mirror" against a pebbled background. Reverse features kanji characters impressed to it, translating to "Order of Merit Decoration." A perforated ball ... Read and See More

Second model wound badge, introduced in August of 1938, and known as the "Shoigunjinsho." The gilded silver badge is comprised of a 15mm diameter medallion with the image of Kusunoke Masashige, a medieval Samurai and folk hero, to it, from behind which diagonally extend four spear points, 32mm from point to point, each separated by a horizontal or vertical, red enameled ... Read and See More

Instituted March 31, 1906, the Japan: 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War Medal was awarded for participation in the Russo-Japanese war between February 8, 1904, and September 5, 1905. An approximately 6cm x 10.5cm softwood case containing an alloy medal and ribbon. The case, which separates along its sides, has a vertical series of eight kanji characters, stamped in gold, to its cover. The base of the interior is ... Read and See More

Second model wound badge, introduced in August of 1938, and known as the "Shoigunjinsho." The gilded silver badge is comprised of a 15mm diameter medallion with the image of Kusunoke Masashige, a medieval Samurai and folk hero, to it, from behind which diagonally extend four spear points, 32mm from point to point, each separated by a horizontal or vertical, red enameled ... Read and See More

The 30mm diameter blackened bronze medal features, to its obverse, two crossed Rising Sun flags (for the Army and Navy) beneath a sixteen-petaled Imperial Chrysanthemum, with Paulownia flowers and leaves arching along the base. To its reverse are embossed three columns of kanji characters, which translate to "Taisho era 3rd-9th Years War" (1914-1920). This is in reference to the ... Read and See More

Officers were given enameled badges indicating their rank or position in the group. Roughly 35mm diameter vertical silver/enamel metal pin featuring a fouled anchor and crossed swords over which is affixed a brass five-pointed star. To the reverse is a narrow vertical pin, to each side of which are embossed a series of vertically arranged kanji characters. ... See More

Roughly 46mm diameter vertical silver badge metal pin featuring a fouled anchor and crossed swords over a five-pointed star. This badge is normal sized and has added the surrounding leaves and flowers making this a hefty badge. Likely for an officer. To the reverse is a wide vertical pin. ... See More

A semi-enameled badge featuring a fouled anchor and crossed swords over which is affixed a brass five-pointed star. This is mounted on a hand-embroidered bullion motif on brown cloth. To the reverse is a narrow vertical pin, to each side of which are embossed a series of vertically arranged kanji characters. Officers were given enameled badges indicating their rank or ... Read and See More

Officers were given enameled badges indicating their rank or position in the group. Roughly 25mm diameter with horizontal metal pin featuring a fouled anchor and crossed swords over a 5 pointed star on green enamel. To the reverse is a small pin. ... See More

Veterans’ badges centered on a rosette. These are in gilt washed alloy, shield shaped veterans’ association badge, featuring, to its obverse, a fouled anchor and crossed swords on a pebbled background, over which is affixed a five-pointed star. Dual prongs to the reverse of the badge fix it to a plate, whose reverse has a hinged pin and catch assembly ... Read and See More

This eight-piece medal bar is divided into two sections. The larger five-piece bar features: 1) Order of the Sacred Treasure 6th Class. 2) Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class. 3) Russo-Japanese 1904/05 War Medal. 4) Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal. 5) Showa Grand Enthronement Medal. The smaller three-piece bar features: 1) 1940 Japanese 2600th National Anniversary Medal. 2) Red Cross Membership Medal in silver with ‘Special Membership’ rosette on ... Read and See More

Japan - 宝冠章 Hokanso. Instituted January 4, 1888, the Order of the Precious Crown was awarded in eight classes to ladies who have rendered distinguished services. It is constructed out of a die struck silver base that has been blued and has gold plate highlights. The obverse features a centrally placed “ho-o” (mythical bird) perched on a headdress, below the sun, all on ... Read and See More

Japan - 旭日章 Kyokujitsu-shō. Instituted April 10, 1875, by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Rising Sun was established as Japan’s first medal and was awarded for long and/or especially meritorious civil or military service. It is constructed out of a die-struck silver-alloy mirror like base with multi-colored enamel work. The obverse features a centrally placed red circle (the rising sun) ... Read and See More

1) Red Cross Medal. Unofficial type. Measures 22mm in diameter. 2) Retired Solider / Reservist Association Badge 28mm x 43mm. 3) “Commend” Awarded by Railway Department of Nagoya. 20mm x 27mm. ... See More

Japan - Miniature Red Cross Medal and Photo. The medal measures mm in diameter. Minor fold in photo. ... See More

Japan - 旭日章 Kyokujitsu-shō. Instituted April 10, 1875, by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Rising Sun was established as Japan 's first medal and was awarded for long and/or especially meritorious civil or military service. It is constructed out of a die-struck silver-alloy mirror like base with multi-colored enamel work. The obverse features a centrally placed red circle (the rising sun) ... Read and See More

Japan - Kinshi Kunshō (金鵄勲章). Introduced on February 12, 1890, the Order of the Golden Kite was exclusively a military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle. It was awarded in the following conflicts: First Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, World War I, Manchurian Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War and the Pacific War. After 1916, the award came with a substantial monetary stipend. It ... Read and See More

Japan - 瑞宝章 Zuihō-shō (1888-2003). Instituted January 4, 1888, by Emperor Meiji, the Order of the Sacred Treasure was awarded to those who had been engaged for many years in public service of the national and local governments and who have accumulated distinguished service. It is constructed out of a die-struck silver-alloy base with multi-colored enamel work. The obverse features a raised, ... Read and See More

Kinshi Kunshō (金鵄勲章). According to the previous owner this was awarded to a Lt. Lizuka Chitoku on March 6, 1941. Introduced on February 12, 1890, the Order of the Golden Kite was exclusively a military award, conferred for bravery, leadership or command in battle. It was awarded in the following conflicts: First Sino-Japanese War, Russo-Japanese War, World War I, Manchurian Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War and ... Read and See More

Sina jihen jūgun kishō - Shōwa period. Instituted December 7, 1939, the Japanese China Incident War Medal was awarded for any service in China from 1937-1945. It is constructed out of a die struck bronze base that has been chemically burnished. The round shaped obverse features a centrally placed crow with outstretched wings, below the Imperial Chrysanthemum Seal of Japan, ... Read and See More

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An approximately 28mm x 44mm, silver washed alloy badge which features, to its obverse, a fouled anchor and crossed swords on a pebbled background, over which is affixed a brass five-pointed star. To the inscribed reverse is a vertical pin and catch assembly. These were given, in many minor variations, to veterans of the wars in China, Korea, and Manchuria, ... Read and See More

An approximately 28mm x 44mm, silver washed alloy badge which features, to its obverse, a fouled anchor and crossed swords on a pebbled background, over which is affixed a brass five-pointed star. To the inscribed reverse is a vertical pin and catch assembly. These were given, in many minor variations, to veterans of the wars in China, Korea, and Manchuria, ... Read and See More

A 30mm diameter alloy medal, with a clasp to its top through which is fed a ring for its ribbon. To the obverse face of the medal is what appears to be a peacock above a Baltic cross, with olive or laurel branches arching up either side, and three-lobed flowering Paulownias to the base of each branch. To the reverse ... Read and See More

A 30mm diameter alloy medal, with a clasp to its top through which is fed a ring for its ribbon. To the obverse face of the medal is what appears to be a peacock above a Baltic cross, with olive or laurel branches arching up either side, and three-lobed flowering Paulownias to the base of each branch. To the reverse ... Read and See More

A 30mm diameter alloy medal, with a clasp to its top through which is fed a ring for its ribbon. To the obverse face of the medal is what appears to be a peacock above a Baltic cross, with olive or laurel branches arching up either side, and three-lobed flowering Paulownias to the base of each branch. To the reverse ... Read and See More

Nice enamel work with a sterling mark. ... See More

旭日章 Kyokujitsu-shō. The Order of the Rising Sun was awarded for long and/or especially meritorious civil or military service. It is constructed out of a die-struck silver-alloy mirror like base. The obverse features the 5-3 Paulownia, consisting of three leaves and an inflorescence of 3-5-3 flowers. The full back reverse features four kanji characters. To the top is a ... Read and See More

A large, shield shaped badge featuring a fouled anchor atop a pair of crossed swords with a raised, large five pointed star. To the reverse is a hinged, vertical pin, with a locking catch assembly near the base. 2 lines of Kanji are visible to the reverse. The badge measures approximately 3cm x 4cm. These were given, in many minor variations, ... Read and See More

A large, shield shaped badge featuring a fouled anchor atop a pair of crossed swords with a separately applied raised, large five pointed star. To the reverse is a hinged, vertical pin, with a locking catch assembly near the base. The badge measures approximately 30mm x 40mm. These were given, in many minor variations, to veterans of the wars in ... Read and See More

Oxidised silver medal in the form of a stylised spearhead, on laterally-pierced cylinder suspension; the face decorated with orchid and chrysanthemum blossoms, the Imperial flowers of Manchukuo and Japan, a scroll imposed at the base inscribed ‘I Te I Hsin’ (One in virtue and in spirit), describing the union of Japan and Manchukuo (from the Japanese perspective); the reverse inscribed ... Read and See More

To the obverse center of the 3cm diameter silver medal is set a sixteen-petaled Imperial Chrysanthemum, in gilt, within the opened curtains of the Imperial throne, to either side of which are stylized clouds, and beneath which are the kanji characters for "Banzai!" (which usually translates to "May the Emperor Live Ten Thousand Years"). The image is bordered in alternating ... Read and See More

The die-struck silver medal takes the form of an eight-pointed star whose points terminate in small circles, with even smaller circles marking the intersections of the edge lines, forming a stylized necklace. To the center is a raised, silver "mirror" against a pebbled background. Reverse features kanji characters impressed to it, translating to "Order of Merit Decoration." A perforated ball ... Read and See More

The die-struck silver medal takes the form of an eight-pointed star with enamels in small circles, with even smaller circles marking the intersections of the edge lines, forming a stylized necklace. To the center is a raised, silver "mirror" on blue enamel on a pebbled background. Reverse features kanji characters impressed to it. The wide ribbon suspension ring remains. Fed ... Read and See More

A 30mm diameter alloy medal, with a clasp to its top through which is fed a ring for its ribbon. To the obverse face of the medal is what appears to be a peacock above a Baltic cross, with olive or laurel branches arching up either side, and three-lobed flowering Paulownias to the base of each branch. To the reverse ... Read and See More

Here's a good example of an worn officers sword. This one has a Exc++ machine made blade. The blade is bright and clean with no nail catchers. No excuses required here. Blade is seated through a multi-piece pierced tsuba with the tang secured with two bamboo pegs. The tang is unmarked. The military type hilt is typical officer quality. It ... Read and See More

Hard to find sword of Officers. These were originally authorized for the ranks of ensign through captain. The plated 26" blade shows darkening towards the hilt. The hilt is brass based with areas of frosting remaining. The top of the pommel and backstrap have a five leaf plumb blossom. The white ray skin grip has intact original wire wrap. The guard ... Read and See More

The blade on this one has age surface pitting and sharpening. The fit is tight and the tip is perfectly pointed! The blade rates Exc. The blade measures approx 8 1/4 inches long,(measured from the habaki). The black saya (scabbard) is wood based and covered in lacquered leather that has been joined at the reverse. The saya has two brass based ... Read and See More

This is an early Type 30 variation with a birds head pommel, shaped grips and a hooked quillion. The Type 30 bayonet was designed for use on the Meiji 38 rifle and the squad light machine guns type 96 and 99. The blade, scabbard and hilt are all blued. The single factory bright fuller blade is worn. Look how far down the blade the fuller ... Read and See More

This is a well marked example. The blade on this one has some age I have not tried to clean. The fit is tight and the tip is perfectly pointed! The blade rates Exc+. The blade measures 8 1/4 inches long. The black saya (scabbard) is wood based, leather covered and lacquered with all stitching intact. It has some scrapes but still ... Read and See More

Here we have a unique Naval example of a Japanese (Variation O) Type 30 Bayonet by Matsushita Kinzoku KK Arsenal (National Denki). The Type 30 bayonet designed for the Japanese Army to be used with the Arisaka Type 30 Rifle and was later used on the Type 38 and Type 99 rifles. The 15 5/8 inch, blued, unfullered blade is a worn example with some oxidizing.I've ... Read and See More

This is a nice 1883 patterned Imperial Japanese Naval Officer Dirk. The single fullered blade on this one is a real beauty showing no age or damage, Nice! The fit is tight and the tip is perfectly pointed! The blade rates NM. The blade measures approx 8 1/4 inches long,(measured from the habaki). The black saya (scabbard) is wood based and leather ... Read and See More

This is a nice early 1883 patterned Imperial Japanese Naval Officer dirk that has taken a bullet. The single fullered 8.25", as measured from the habaki, blade on this one is a real beauty showing no age or damage, Nice! The fit is tight and the tip is perfectly pointed! The blade rates Exc++, just a couple rough spots to the cutting ... Read and See More

A Russo-Japanese War / WW2 period Japanese police (Sergeant's) dirk, ca. 1900-1945. A fine original and uncommon example with blackened same grip and machine made blade. Displays lightly cleaned surfaces and a couple of scabbard dents. 44.6 cm. overall in scabbard. ... See More

This is a nice 1883 patterned WWII Imperial Japanese Naval officer dirk. This example is of wartime construction with machine made plated blade. The blade shows some sharpening and scuffs. This example utilized a mix of brass and celuloid based fittings. The crossguard is polished brass with a Navy stamp. The grip is white faux ray skin used on late war ... Read and See More

Tsunagi and Shirasaya - Showa period (1926-1989). All wood, except the seppa. These are not intended to go together. The wooden blade (tsunagi) is intended to go with other mountings (koshirae), and the shirasaya is intended to go with a blade. The blade is 19" in length. Included is the silk storage bag. ... See More

Japan, WWII - Cased Medical or Pay Master Lieutenant Colonel’s Full Dress Uniform Shoulder Boards. A pair of full dress shoulder boards, each of which are comprised of dual interwoven cords, one gold in color, the other silver, with a decorative, golden-colored convex alloy button to one end and two gilt five pointed stars to each that represent the ... Read and See More

Comfort bag (慰問袋, imon-bukuro) was a gift packet prepared by civilians to be sent to Imperial Japanese Military soldiers for the purpose of encouraging them. An imonbukuro, or “comfort bag”, what we would now call a “care package”, was used to send small gifts to the troops. The bag contains comfort articles (慰問品, imon-hin) not issued by the Japanese Military, such as ... Read and See More

Measures 2 5/8 inches in diameter and sits 15/16 of an inch tall. ... See More

Single faced multicolored printed and hand lettered on heavy patterned silk in good condition with minor age/soil. The Tanto would make for a great display. Two wee strings attached. The Kanji is 1. 祝 Shuku / Congratulations 2. 入営 Nyūei / Entering Camp [i.e., enlisting] 3 & 4. 小野寺昇三郎君 Onodera Shōzaburō-kun Mr. Onodera Shōzaburō [Onodera is the surname] 5. 魂 Tamashii Soul/Spirit 鳶 Tobi; Tonbi [literally: ... Read and See More

Japan, WWII – IJA “Type 90” Civilian Defence Helmet. The shell is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been field grey painted. The front-center features the IJA metal star that is affixed with two flatwire prongs. It retains all four rivets, also attached with flatwire prongs. To the interior these rivets hold the webbed liner. The interior also ... Read and See More

Japanese Type 90 Combat Helmet 11mm unissued rivets with split pin. ... See More

Original Japanese Type 90 Combat Helmet 33mm wide unissued star. Correctly drab painted with 2 unbent prongs. Impossible to find part. ... See More

Here we have the standard type 90 Japanese combat helmet. The shell is constructed out of a steel base that has been painted in an olive drab. The shell shows no dents or holes, minor oxidization spotting and retains 95% of its original paint. The shell also shows four ventilation holes to the top, six rivets, two split rivets and a POST-WAR ... Read and See More

Here we have the standard type 90 Japanese combat helmet that has a civilian insignia to the front, 師 Shi Master/Teacher [probably part of a company name]. The shell is constructed out of a steel base that has been painted in an olive drab. The shell shows the most minor impressions to the top. You can feel them with your fingers. ... Read and See More

The white cotton field cap of an officer of the Imperial Japanese Navy, the officer rank indicated by the two black bands around the body of the cap. The interior shows minor signs of wear and is unmarked. The cotton cap very clean in overall excellent field used condition. ... See More

IJA Cavalry Captain Tropical Service Tunic. It is constructed out of olive drab colored cloth. The front features scalloped buttons pocket flaps to the chest and two unbuttoned straight pocket flaps to the hips. The placket is closed with five buttons. All of the buttons are brass. The right breast features a Cavalry service badge. The collar has two captain ... Read and See More

A fully-lined, three-quarter length, dark navy blue wool tunic, whose single-breasted fly front is closed by nine hooks and eyes, which lead to a stand-up collar with a dual hook and eye closure at the throat. A horizontal slash pocket is to each hip. The tunic is trimmed in a decorative black wool lace, with cuff insignia. To either collar ... Read and See More