Japan - Badge - Imperial invitations, ± 1896

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Original/official Imperial invitations from Japan, dating circa 1896 for the Meiji imperial banquet linked to Ito Shizuo, in good condition.

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Between 1892 and 1895, the Emperor Meiji of Japan sent out invitations for the imperial banquet held at the Imperial Palace by Ito Shizuo!
Military career: In May of the 6th year of Meiji (1873), he was appointed as a junior army officer of the army.
Position changes: He once held the positions of First-Class Military Officer and Third-Class Supervisor, and later was promoted to Second-Class Supervisor.
Taiwan experience: He was ordered to serve in the Supervision Department of the Imperial Guard Division and was dispatched to the Military Affairs Bureau of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office.
Honorary records: He participated in the battles during the 27th and 28th years of Meiji (the Sino-Japanese War), and was awarded the Fourth-Class Sun Badge and an annual pension. In February of the 31st year of Meiji (1898), he was specially promoted.
陸軍三等監督島時中

Between 1892 and 1895, the Emperor Meiji of Japan sent out invitations for the imperial banquet held at the Imperial Palace by Ito Shizuo!
Military career: In May of the 6th year of Meiji (1873), he was appointed as a junior army officer of the army.
Position changes: He once held the positions of First-Class Military Officer and Third-Class Supervisor, and later was promoted to Second-Class Supervisor.
Taiwan experience: He was ordered to serve in the Supervision Department of the Imperial Guard Division and was dispatched to the Military Affairs Bureau of the Taiwan Governor-General's Office.
Honorary records: He participated in the battles during the 27th and 28th years of Meiji (the Sino-Japanese War), and was awarded the Fourth-Class Sun Badge and an annual pension. In February of the 31st year of Meiji (1898), he was specially promoted.
陸軍三等監督島時中

Details

Era
1400-1900
Authenticity
Original/official
Title/inscription
Imperial invitations, ± 1896
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
Condition
Good
Country of origin
Japan
Military Context
Yes
Hong KongVerified
94
Objects sold
100%
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