Original Japanese WWII Lot of Five Medals with Four in Original Boxes - Taisho Enthronement, The 1937-45 China Incident War Medal, Order of the Sacred Treasure, and Dark Blue Medal of Honor

Original Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available. This is a great lot of three Japanese medals in their original boxes.

The lot includes:

- Japanese 1937-45 China Incident War Medal, no case. This was established in 1939 for Japanese military personnel who served in China between 1937 (start of the Second Sino-Japanese War) and 1945.

- Japanese Blue Ribbon Medal of Honor in case. Medals of Honor (褒章, hōshō) are medals awarded by the Emperor of Japan. They are awarded to individuals who have done meritorious deeds and also to those who have achieved excellence in their field of work.

- Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class in 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.

- 1915 Taisho Enthronement Medal in wooden box. The Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal was instituted on August 13, 1915 and awarded to those who participated in the celebration ceremonies.

- 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.

A great set, ready for further research and display.