WWII JAPANESE MEDAL LOT AVIATION SCHOOL VETERANS

WWII Japanese Medal lot to include 1) (IJN) OFFICERS VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. The various officers were given enameled badges indicating their rank or position in the group. Roughly 32mm vertical silver/enamel metal pin featuring a fouled anchor and crossed swords over which is affixed a brass five-pointed star with blue enamel. To the reverse is a narrow vertical pin, to each side of which are embossed a series of vertically arranged kanji characters. Scarce. 2) (IJN) OFFICERS VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. The various officers were given enameled badges indicating their rank or position in the group. Roughly 32mm vertical silver/enamel metal pin featuring a fouled anchor and crossed swords over which is affixed a brass five-pointed star with red enamel. To the reverse is a narrow vertical pin, to each side of which are embossed a series of vertically arranged kanji characters. Scarce. 3) FIRST NATIONAL CENSUS COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL. The 30mm diameter bronze medal features, to its obverse, the image of a "Taika" era official within the outlined border of a sixteen-petal Imperial Chrysanthemum. To its reverse are embossed four rows of kanji characters, the two to the center translating to "National Census" and "Commemorative Medal," while the row arching over them translates to "Taisho era 9th Year" (1920), and the row arching beneath to "10th Month 1st Day." This was awarded to all those who participated directly or assisted in the first national census. A clasp is to the top of the medal, with a perforated ball to its top, through which passes the ribbon’s suspension ring. Fed unto the ring is a watered silk ribbon, in white with wide purple vertical stripes near either of its edges. An elongated, vertical alloy hook is to its top, which folds down and mates with an alloy eye sewn near the base of its reverse. 4) (IJA/IJN) VETERANS ASSOCIATION BADGE. 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. Kanji is visible to the pin. The badge measures approximately 3cm x 4cm. These were given, in many minor variations, to veterans of the wars in China, Korea, and Manchuria, as well as those against the allied nations. 5) ORDER OF THE RISING SUN 7TH CLASS. The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government, created on April 10, 1875, by decree of the Council of State. The badge features rays of sunlight from the rising sun. The design of the Rising Sun symbolizes energy as powerful as the rising sun in parallel with the “rising sun” concept of Japan (“Land of the Rising Sun”). The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. The highest Japanese order, the Order of the Chrysanthemum, is reserved for heads of state or royalty, while the second highest order, the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, is mostly reserved for politicians. 6) WWII JAPANESE MANCHURIA MANCHUKUO ORDER OF PILLARS STATE MEDAL. The medal features the Order of the Auspicious Clouds 8th Class and the Japanese Order of the Pillars of State 4 Class. It was made in Japan during World War II (1939-45). The medal's design reflects the conflict in Manchuria and its significance in Japanese history. 7) CHINA PLA SEVENTH ARMY MANCHUKUO JAPAN SURVEY MEMORIAL BADGE. Nice bronze badge with gold gilt. 8) JAPANESE 1937 FIRE BADGE. 1937 (SHOWA 12) MAY 13TH IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY LARGE SCALE MANEUVERS & IMPERIAL VISIT BY "HIS MAJESTY THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF" BADGE, THIS WAS IN IBARAKI PREFECTURE. THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF WAS EMPEROR HIROHITO. MEASURES 4 X 3 CENTIMETERS. 9) JAPANESE AVIATION COMMUNICATIONS SCHOOL GRADUATION BADGE. Approximately 1 3/4 X 1 3/4 inches. 10) Other Various Badges