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Forum: Korean War 04-22-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By hc8mm
That picture is photoshopped makes it funny...

That picture is photoshopped makes it funny though.

I believe N. Koreans are allowed to wear their father's or grandfather's medals in parades so it looks like they earned a bunch of them even...
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 04-14-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By hc8mm
Some Chinese badges also used tubes to attach the...

Some Chinese badges also used tubes to attach the pin on there. I have seen a few Chinese medals taken apart where there is a 上 character to show where top part of the medal is. For this particular...
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 04-14-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By hc8mm
Good catch billbert, there is a cross there. The...

Good catch billbert, there is a cross there. The picture is probably dated wrong..?
Forum: International Militaria Forum 04-14-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 215
Posted By hc8mm
The breast order (1st picture) is a known fake...

The breast order (1st picture) is a known fake currently from China (sold on ebay often).

The copper medal is a victory medal. Looks good.

The small pins look pre-1949 vintage.
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 04-14-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 277
Posted By hc8mm
Writing looks Korean.

Writing looks Korean.
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 04-10-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 167
Posted By hc8mm
The star position looks ok, seems the chinstrap...

The star position looks ok, seems the chinstrap moved in the first picture.
Forum: International Militaria Forum 04-07-2013, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 268
Posted By hc8mm
Finding the medals can be tough especially the...

Finding the medals can be tough especially the 1955 Orders. Some are still common and can be found, but you have to know what is real and what is not. From the website byterrock posted,...
Forum: International Militaria Forum 04-06-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 268
Posted By hc8mm
These are made for tourists or as souvenirs and...

These are made for tourists or as souvenirs and not worth much. There are a lot of variations, most are fantasies and a few are based on actual medals. You can find them on ebay.
Forum: Korean War 02-25-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By hc8mm
It is not rare because of sanctions, it is only...

It is not rare because of sanctions, it is only rare because if you get caught selling or smuggling uniforms you would be arrested or shot (probably on the spot too!:1sweat:). This is one way a...
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 02-14-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 303
Posted By hc8mm
The first one is general issue banknote used by...

The first one is general issue banknote used by the Bank of Japan for Japan use. It is a 1930 issue 5 Yen Catalog: Y39. about $1-2 on ebay.

The second one is for use in the military, as it says...
Forum: International Militaria Forum 02-12-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 185
Posted By hc8mm
Yes, the uniform dates to 1990 (ROC 79th year).

Yes, the uniform dates to 1990 (ROC 79th year).
Forum: International Militaria Forum 02-03-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 307
Posted By hc8mm
The flags probably point to Manchukuo?

The flags probably point to Manchukuo?
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 01-06-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 266
Posted By hc8mm
Probably railroad, steel work, or mining iron.

Probably railroad, steel work, or mining iron.
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 01-05-2013, 10:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,273
Posted By hc8mm
That Order of Brilliant Jade is pricey... nice...

That Order of Brilliant Jade is pricey... nice collection overall.

I assume the 3 star collar tabs are separate from the uniform?
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 01-03-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 427
Posted By hc8mm
I have seen many pictures of Chinese collectors...

I have seen many pictures of Chinese collectors displaying their Japanese items and most seem to be in better condition than what you would find say hidden away in books (thats if you can hide a hat...
Forum: Model Building and Display Forum 01-01-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By hc8mm
Great story, never read about it before.

Great story, never read about it before.
Forum: International Militaria Forum 12-23-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 475
Posted By hc8mm
It is not WWII, but post war when they redid...

It is not WWII, but post war when they redid their insignias to more like the US. When during post war is hard to say, but at least til 1950s or 60s.
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 09-06-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 513
Posted By hc8mm
All medals pictured are fantasies/fakes.

All medals pictured are fantasies/fakes.
Forum: Japanese Militaria Forum 08-25-2012, 01:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By hc8mm
Stu, Hiki shop sells mostly repro uniforms and...

Stu, Hiki shop sells mostly repro uniforms and gear. Their website still works. www.hikishop.com/
Forum: International Militaria Forum 08-21-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 475
Posted By hc8mm
IJA Captain. Not sure if it is real or not.

IJA Captain. Not sure if it is real or not.
Forum: International Militaria Forum 08-16-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By hc8mm
Great patches! thumbsup

Great patches! thumbsup
Forum: International Militaria Forum 07-23-2012, 12:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,642
Posted By hc8mm
I don't know much about Qing medals, but this is...

I don't know much about Qing medals, but this is a nice looking one. How big is it?
Forum: International Militaria Forum 07-18-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By hc8mm
Both are Taiwan and the first one is definitely...

Both are Taiwan and the first one is definitely not Japanese. The rank is currently used by Taiwan. Notice both uniforms have the same types of ranks.

You will need close up pictures of the...
Forum: International Militaria Forum 06-27-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,292
Posted By hc8mm
The most common Chinese WWII militaria seen are...

The most common Chinese WWII militaria seen are these daggers. The new uniform style adapted after 1945 barred the use of daggers. They were given away as gifts to American servicemen by the Chinese...
Forum: International Militaria Forum 06-26-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,292
Posted By hc8mm
200-300 is low balling it. They go a lot more...

200-300 is low balling it. They go a lot more than that. jcwater's is a very fine example and not easy to find for his variety.
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