Japan Japanese Militaria & Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a Japanese Type 32 Otsu transport soldier's sword. The Otsu was an abbreviated version of the Type 32 "Ko" cavalry sword, made beginning in 1899, through the World War I era, and up until 193The Otsu was used by Japanese enlistees in...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II 7th Class Order of the Rising Sun medal hanging from a red and white ribbon with matching lapel stud showing a red cross. The award dates from 1875 and was given to both civilians and members of the military. The badge...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Order of the Auspicious Clouds, Manchukuo, 4th Class. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gilt & enameled Sterling Silver. ATTACHMENT: To be suspended from a ribbon (not present). MARKINGS: None. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful example of a World War II Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class. The Order was established in 1875 and is second only in prestige to the Order of the Chrysanthemum. This decoration is in heavy enameled silver on a silk...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Imperial Japanese Army service hat star for officers and enlisted men. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 7/8" in height and 1" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Copper-plated brass...

ARTIFACT: This is an Imperial Japanese Navy petty officer collar or shoulder strap anchor in brass. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 11/16" in height and 1/2" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Bendable prongs...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Japanese hat star. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: About 1" in width by 1" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Double bendable prongs. MARKINGS: None. ITEM NOTES: This is from a large collection which...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II Japanese rank insignia in red and gold with two silver stars. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 3/4" in width by 1-1/2" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plated brass stars on cotton ribbon and cotton fabric...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is a single World War II Japanese High Officer Collar Rank. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: About ” in width by ” in height. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Silver star and gold bullion on felt...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is a single Japanese NCO Collar Rank. VINTAGE: Circa WWII . SIZE: About 1” in width by 2” in height. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Cotton embroidery thread on felt. ATTACHMENT: To be...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is a pre-World War II Japanese Officer Rank. VINTAGE: Circa pre-WWII. SIZE: About 3/4” in width by 2” in height, each. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Gold bullion on felt...

E-mail or call for more information. SUBJECT: This is an early Japanese Private collar rank. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: . CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Felt embroidered in cotton/silk threads. ATTACHMENT: . MARKINGS: N/A...