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What is this book? This is an original ” (Gokeiton Gashi)” pictorial history book, published in Showa 3 (1928). Who was Prince Chichibu? Prince Chichibu was one of the central members of the Imperial Family during the 1920s-40s. Known for his military career, he studied in the UK, served in the Imperial Japanese Army, and represented the Imperial Family in public and ceremonial events. In 1928, he was 26 years old and actively involved in state functions. What does mean? The title translates as Illustrated History of Imperial Celebrations. These were richly printed commemorative albums featuring photographs and illustrations of state occasions-imperial enthronements, parades, military reviews, and public ceremonies. Published in October 1928 (Showa 3) by (Rekishi Gahosha, Historical Pictorial Press, Tokyo). It documents ceremonies in Tokyo and other locations in Japan, celebrating the enthronement of Emperor Showa and related imperial events. Why was it made? Such albums were produced to commemorate the enthronement and to spread imperial prestige among the public. They were souvenirs for officials, military personnel, and loyal citizens, and today serve as valuable historical records of early Showa Japan. How is it made? Format: Large-format pictorial booklet with string binding. Contents: Photographs (some tinted in color) of imperial processions, military reviews, parades, and Prince Chichibu’s appearances. 26 × 18 cm. Publisher: Rekishi Gahosha, Tokyo. Condition: Original 1928 printing; shows expected age wear, stains, and minor creases, but overall preserved. Rare 1928 Showa enthronement pictorial including Prince Chichibu. Mix of monochrome and color-tinted photographs. Valuable for collectors of Imperial Japan, Showa Emperor, Prince Chichibu, or Japanese ceremonial history. Suitable for display, historical research, or museum/archive reference. Authentic 1928 Showa 3 Imperial Ceremony pictorial book, featuring Prince Chichibu and major enthronement events. A rare visual record from early Showa Japan. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.

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61mm in diameter and made by the Osaka Mint, this bronze table medal was issued in 1921 to commemorate a voyage made to Europe by the then Crown Prince (the future Emperor Hirohito). It is still in its titled and fitted case of issue, which is hard to find. This greatly increases the risk that an item can get permanently lost.

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100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Romania, Bulgaria, Mexico, China, Macau, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Montenegro. CANADA, USA, UK, IRELAND, AUSTRIA, DENMARK, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, NETHERLANDS, LUXEMBOURG, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND. The item “JAPAN MANCHUKUO ORDER OF THE AUSPICIOUS CLOUDS 6TH CLAS. RARE. VF+” is in sale since Saturday, August 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in NS. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Australia, Japan.

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Japan: Order of Rising Sun, 2nd CLASS SET. Ordre of Rising Sun: star in silver, silver gilt and enamel, 90mm. And neck badge in silver gilt and enamel, perfect condition, 54×82 mm. Very nice quality and perfect condition. Japan original manufacture with original presentation box. The item “Japan Order of Rising Sun, 2° class set, with original box” is in sale since Sunday, February 16, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ww1medal” and is located in Castellar. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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