I've got a Manchukuo National Foundation Medal (大満州国建国功労章) and I know it was awarded in 1933 to commemorate the foundation of Manchukuo the previous year. But I have a few questions about it:
First, I was wondering does anyone know where they were manufactured? Were they made in Japan or Manchukuo?
Also I have seen another guy with this medal who also had papers that showed his was awarded to a Japanese soldier. Does anyone know who exactly was eligible to receive 大満州国建国功労章? Was it primarily for Japanese who had worked to set up the state, or was it also awarded to some Chinese, Manchu, or other groups who had contributed to the nation?
Finally, are there any documents surviving or other sources that show at least some names of people who received this medal?
Manchukuo medal (大満州国建国功労章) question?
Re: Manchukuo medal (大満州国建国功労章) question?
Hello Hama,
If you don't get your answer here, you might want to check Richard Catalano's site and look around:
http://www.imperialjapanmedalsandbadges.com/store1.html
Rich is quite knowledgeable when it comes to medals and awards and has a lot of good information on his site.
Good luck!
Tom
If you don't get your answer here, you might want to check Richard Catalano's site and look around:
http://www.imperialjapanmedalsandbadges.com/store1.html
Rich is quite knowledgeable when it comes to medals and awards and has a lot of good information on his site.
Good luck!
Tom
Re: Manchukuo medal (大満州国建国功労章) question?
Thanks shidan. I might drop him a message.