Russo Japanese War Hero Gen Nogi Blue Max Pour le Merite Medal Photo 1910s

Description: Check out our store under the "Military Collectibles" category for other similar items and save on shipping! Estate sale find, vintage original Russo Japanese War Hero General Nogi Maresuke Blue Max Pour le Merite Medal Photo, circa 1910s. Count Nogi Maresuke, also known as Kiten, Count Nogi (1849 – 1912), was a Japanese general in the Imperial Japanese Army and a governor-general of Taiwan. He was one of the commanders during the 1894 capture of Port Arthur from China. He was a prominent figure in the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–05, as commander of the forces which captured Port Arthur from the Russians. He was a national hero in Imperial Japan as a model of feudal loyalty and self-sacrifice, ultimately to the point of suicide. In the Satsuma Rebellion, he lost a banner of the emperor in battle, for which he tried to atone with suicidal bravery in order to recapture it, until ordered to stop. In the Russo-Japanese War, he captured Port Arthur but he felt that he had lost too many of his soldiers, so requested permission to commit suicide, which the emperor refused. These two events, as well as his desire not to outlive his master, motivated his suicide on the day of the funeral of the Emperor Meiji. His example brought attention to the concept of bushido and the controversial samurai practice of junshi (following the lord in death). The item measures approximately 3.25" X 5.25", approximate shipping weight 2 ounces. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images. (PH31-311)

Price: 133.81 USD

Location: Bakersfield, California

End Time: 2025-02-05T18:00:00.000Z

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