RARE WWII JAPANESE MILITARY CHEST BOX, MEDALS & CASES, AWARD DOCUMENTS, FLAG For Sale

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I believe the items to be from WWII, but am not positive if theyare from or around the WWI, WWII, or a mixture of both time periods. Dates on the award documents would provideinformation - if only I could read Japanese!

It is extremely rare for a Japanese military medal chest tobe this complete with the original contents.Though the item has some imperfections due to its age & wear, theydo not take away from the \"WOW\" factor, the rarity, the beauty, northe decorative appearance of this piece.

I have researched to the best of my very unknowledgeable& limited abilities so please keep that in mind with regards to all the believedto be correct information and descriptions included in the title line & inthis sale. I could certainly be inerror & any error would not constitute return of item so please take thatinto account before offerding. Likewise, Iwill do my best to list issues with this item but any minor issue(s) notlisted, would not constitute return of item.

I have many more pictures than the 12 posted, so please feelfree to request additional measurements, photos, or close-ups of any of theitems, areas, or issues. The outer blackareas of the chest may appear to be a dull black in the pictures instead of itstrue dark, black, lacquered color. Sorryabout any shadows and/or reflections of room or myself on item photos.

In the 1st feature photo, the items included in this salefrom left to right are: Row 1 - the fourclosed medal presentation cases (medals are in the cases but for thisparticular picture, I chose to show the tops of the medal presentation cases) -- Row2 - the holding tray in which the medal chest rests -- Row3 - the \"box\" part of the medal chest itself with two presentationtubes (containing a total of four award documents matching the four medals inthe listing) & a used Flag of Japan-- Row 4 - the top cover to themedal chest with two photos -- Row 5 - the medal chest not only has a topcover (pictured in Row 4), but, once that top cover is lifted, there is asecondary slat piece cover with a finger hole & photo to lift up to get tothe contents in the medal chest -- ***Not included in this particular photo isthe decorative purple band with tassels which hooks onto a small wooden knob oneach side of the medal chest (See band in 2nd picture on listing)

MEDAL CHEST, HOLDING TRAY, TOP COVER & SLAT PIECECOVER: Lacquered wood withhand-painted detailing under the lacquer-- There are areas where lacquerhas separated from wood & a very few tiny/small dings where lacquer hascome off of wood. There are also smudges& spotting on these items which may or may not come off with some cleaning,but I leave that task to the winning buyer.I took many photos trying to properly show the spotting, but, with theexception of one photo where a few of the spots can be detected (the last picon this listing), I have been unsuccessful thus far. I\'m not sure why my camera does not pick upthe spots in the pictures - maybe because it\'s old and not a pricey cameraand/or the spots are not glaringly visible in the house or because the spotsare on a black surface or due to lighting, but please offer knowing there isspotting on the various pieces of the medal chest. I have the same issue with the flag - somespots on it and light staining surrounding the red circle but does not show upin photos. If you request photosspecifically for the spotting, I will be happy to try to find someone who cantake pictures for me to, hopefully, better reflect the spotting. On the inside of the medal chest/box, theunderside of the top cover of the chest and the underside of the slat piece cover,the texture of the wood looks different than all the outer areas of the medalchest pieces. Additional issues withthe \"chest/box\" part of the medal chest: some separation of the lacquer from the outerbottom of the chest (cannot be seen looking into the chest) and a few lightscratches. Lacquer separation cansomewhat be seen in photo 11 in listing, but light scratches aren\'t reallyvisible. Additional issues withholding tray: the inner area of thetray where the medal case is placed has some separation of the lacquer from thesides of the tray. A portion of theseparation can be seen in the 10th picture on this listing. There is also justa bit of the same on the underside of the tray.Additional issues with the top cover of the chest: a few dings, a little lacquerseparation. Additional issues withslat piece cover: a few very tinydings --The medal chest contains four medals in original black presentation cases,four award documents in two original tubes (two documents per tube with eachdocument featuring a visual of the corresponding medal) and a used Flag ofJapan --Approximate measurements of medal chest:22 1/2\" Length - 7 1/2\" Width - 6 1/16\" Height

MEDALS & CASES: (Descriptions are listed in orderof the medals pictured from left to right in photo #3 - Japanese characters areon the backs of all four medals & medals may or may not have patina):

***Medal & Case #1 - (in its original lacquered woodpresentation case & includes original bow button - some silver components) -Order of the Rising Sun medal (believed to be 7th Class) - three connected sectionsof green enameled Paulownia leaves, its veins outlined in silver. On top of the leaves are three sets of purpleenameled & silver outlined Paulownia flowers on green stalks. On top of the tallest grouping of five flowers,the ribbon\'s suspension ring passes through a perforated ball & the 4 cmwide watered silk ribbon (white with crimson edges) then passes through thesuspension ring. The top of the ribbonhas an alloy hook which folds down the back of the ribbon & connects withan alloy eye sewn near the bottom of the back of the ribbon.

***Medal & Case #2 - (in its original lacquered woodpresentation case & includes original bow button - gilt center & silvercomponents) - Order of the Sacred Treasure medal (not sure which Class this isbut believed to be 7th or 8th) - appears to be light blue & orange ribbon -Eight-pointed star ending in circles - Eight inner smaller circles surround thegilt center - The ribbon\'s suspension ring passes through a perforated ball atthe top of the medal - The top of the ribbon has an alloy hook which folds downthe back of the ribbon & connects with an alloy eye sewn near the bottom ofthe back of the ribbon - The dark-looking spot on a portion of the top area of thegilt center is only a reflection from something in the room

***Medal & Case #3 - (in its original lacquered woodpresentation case & includes original bow button - gilt center & silvercomponents) - Order of the Sacred Treasure medal (not sure which Class this isbut believed to be 7th or 8th) - appears to be light grey & orange ribbon -Eight-pointed star ending in circles - Eight inner smaller circles surround thegilt center - The ribbon\'s suspension ring passes through a perforated ball atthe top of the medal - The top of the ribbon has an alloy hook which folds downthe back of the ribbon & connects with an alloy eye sewn near the bottom ofthe back of the ribbon - Please notice wear around the gilt center - The large-ishdark area on about the top half of the gilt center is only a reflection fromsomething in the room

***Medal & Case #4 - (in its original pressed cardboard presentationcase & paper wrap) - China Incident Medal/Ribbon Badge - Bronze - Front hasthe Imperial Mum crest, a crow, and crossed flags - Back has mountains, clouds,and waves & is inscribed \"China Incident\"

FOUR PAPER AWARD DOCUMENTS & TWO PRESENTATION TUBES:(Document photos #5 - #8 - Believed to be listed in order of the medalspictured from left to right in photo #3):

The approximate measurements for the award documents for thetwo Order of the Sacred Treasure medals are:23 1/2\" x 18\" -- The approximate measurements for the awarddocument for the Order of the Rising Sun medal is: 23 3/8\" x 16 1/2\" -- Theapproximate measurements for the award document for the China Incident Medal/RibbonBadge is: 16 1/2\" x 11 3/4\"

Both presentation tubes have Japanese characters written inpencil on the end of the removable top cap (one cap\'s characters are writtenwith a thinner, lighter pencil lead & the other with a thicker, darkerpencil lead

Award documents would convey such information as type ofaward, recipient of award, date of award - Red characters within the large redsquare pictured on the first three award documents (photos #5, #6, #7) is theImperial seal

FLAG OF JAPAN:

A few spots on it and light staining surrounding the redcircle but does not show up in photos.Approximate measurements: 381/2\" x 27\"

Please view all areas of each photo carefully, including theutilization of the \"zoom\" option to enlarge your viewing experience,as they are helpful in reflecting issues.If you are unable to utilize the zoom feature, please contact me fordetails. I have not enhanced photos in any way - only cropped and/orstraightened. I make every effort whentaking pictures to accurately reproduce the actual color & defects of the itemoffered, however, allowances must be made in regard to lighting, shades, hues,shadows, etc. Differences that may occur, despite my best efforts, are notconsidered to be justification to return an item. Feel free to contact meregarding any questions or for additional photos.

Very careful, protective packaging to prevent damage areincluded in the free shipping for this item which will be mailed within 3 business daysafter I\'ve received winning buyer\'s cleared payment.

Payment is expected within 24 hours from the end of thesale.

Contiguous offerding & Shipping To The Adjoining 48 StatesIn The U.S. Only.

ATTENTION ALLbuyers/BUYERS/PURCHASERS: Please beaware that only buyers/buyers/purchasers that DO NOT use a mail and/or packageforwarding service/company/business/zip code as their shipping address may offeron, buy, or purchase this item. The saleof this item WILL BE cancelled & money refunded should anyone offer on, buy,or purchase this item and provide a shipping address that is a mail and/orpackage forwarding service/company/business/zip code with the intention of theforwarding service, etc. then shipping this item to buyer, etc. outside of theadjoining 48 states in the United States or internationally.

Returns only accepted if I failed to list any major damage/defects fromdescriptions. Damage/defect descriptions may be shown either in photos orwritten in listing - it does not mean it is in both so please make sure youexamine the photos carefully. Buyer paysreturn shipping and insurance. I must benotified within the first 24 hrs. after item\'s arrival & item must bereturned in the same condition it was sent, as per listing photos, within 3days of its arrival. Item must bereturned in original box & packaging used by Seller. Shipping & insurance charges arenon-refundable.