Japan, Imperial. A Lot of Five Medal & Decoration Cases

Japan, Imperial. A Presentation Case for a Badge for War Bereaved; A presentation case for a Badge for War Bereaved, constructed of card stock with a white exterior, consisting of two pieces, the obverse lid with a gilt inscription in Japanese characters, the interior plain, unmarked, measuring 57 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 18 mm (h), in very fine condition. Japan, Imperial. A Presentation Case for 1937-1945 China Incident War Medal; Constructed of card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the obverse lid with a silver inscription in Japanese characters, the interior with a depressed blue felt medal bed, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 110 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in very fine condition. Japan, Imperial. A Presentation Case for a Second War Period Wound Badge, Type II; A presentation case for a Type II Wound Badge, constructed of balsa wood, consisting of two pieces, the obverse lid with an inscription in Japanese characters, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner with a Japanese maker’s mark, with a depressed dark purple felt medal bed, measuring 63 mm (w) x 75 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Japan, Imperial. A Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal 1928 Case; Constructed of red card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gilt inscription in Japanese characters, the interior with a depressed yellow felt medal bed, unmarked, very fine condition. Japan, Imperial. A National Naval Reservists Badge Case of Issue; Constructed of balsa wood, consisting of two pieces, the obverse lid with an inscription in Japanese characters, the interior with a blue satin-type lid liner, with a depressed dark purple felt medal bed, in extremely fine condition.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.