Marks and Labels of Manufacturers of Japanese Medals, Badges and Watch Fobs

Kishodo workshop, Hiroshima​

Badges, labels and marks of Kishodo workshop/キシヨウ堂

One of the oldest Japanese badge manufacturing firm was founded on February 10, 1895 in Hiroshima. Initially, the company was only engaged in the production and sale of badges. Later the range of products expanded significantly: uniforms and school uniforms, prizes and souvenirs, cups and...

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Uzawa Medal Works, Tokyo

Badges and labels of Uzawa Medal Works/東京鵜澤徽章製作所

The neon sign of this Tokyo workshop was still in place back in 1992. 鵜澤徽章製作所 - Uzawa Kishō Seisakusho/ Uzawa Medal Works It disappeared around 2008. Back view. Two variants of workshop label are known. 1st variant. 2nd variant.

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Shōjiki watch shop, Kobe

Badges and watch fobs made by Shōjiki watch shop/正直屋時計店

Kobe-based workshop. 正直屋時計店 = Shōjiki watch shop [正直 - honesty, since Honest Watch Shop] Workshop advertising from the first quater of twentieth century.

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Seki Shōten, Tokyo

Badges and watch fobs made by Seki shōten/関商店

Following variants of workshop label are known today. 1st variant. 関商店 - Seki Shōten. 2nd variant. 3rd variant. 4th variant. 5th variant.

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H.K.D. /Takara Hiroshi-dō/ workshop, Osaka

Badges and watch fobs made by H.K.D. workshop/寳弘堂

Only one variant of workshop label is known today. Active in Osaka during 1930s. 寳弘堂 = 宝弘堂 - Takara Hiroshi-dō /Hiroshi Treasure Shop/.

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Osawa Flag Store, Tokyo

Osawa Flag Store, Tokyo/大澤旗店

Another Flag Store (see https://asiamedals.info/threads/badges-of-sasaki-flag-store-okayama.21870/ and https://asiamedals.info/threads/badges-made-by-tanaka-flag-store-osaka.22899/) that was engaged in manufacturing badges. 大澤旗店謹製 - made by Osawa Flag Store Air defense badge. Obverse...

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Nichibei kishō shōkai /Japanese-American Medal Company/, Tokyo

Badges and Watch Fobs made by Nichibei Kishō Shōkai/Japanese-American Medal Company/日米徽章商会

The name of this workshop one to one coincides with the name of another workshop fron Niigata prefecture https://asiamedals.info/threads/badges-and-watch-fobs-made-by-japanese-american-medal-workshop.21891/ Only instead of 日米徽章謹製 we now have 日米徽章商会 Workshop trade mark.

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Fukushima Medals, Fukushima

Narihira Branch 5th Air Defense Maneuvers Participation Badge/昭和十一年七月業平分團第五回防空演習参加章

Badge of similar design https://asiamedals.info/threads/1936-three-city-union-air-defense-maneuvers-participation-badge.25016/ Size 30 mm. Weight 12 g. Obverse 防空 - Air Defense reverse 昭和十一年七月 - July 1936 第五回防空演習参加章 - 5th Air Defense Maneuvers Participation Badge 業平分團 - Narihira Branch...

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Munitions Manufacturing Co., Ltd./軍需品製造株式会社

 

S.Suzukisei /S.S/, Tokyo

Badges manufactured by S.Suzukisei workshop/鈴木鉦次郎謹製

One of the main manufacturers of Japan Seafares Relief Association badges. Label. Ink stamps.

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Kobayashi Medal Mfg. Co., Ltd., Tokyo

Badges and Watch Fobs of Kobayashi Medal Mfg. Co., Ltd./小林メダル製作所

Standard label of this workshop from Tokyo. 小林メダル製作所 - Kobayashi Medal Mfg. Co., Ltd. Variation.

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Akada workshop, Tokyo

Badges and watch fobs made by Akada workshop/赤田商店

Only one variant of workshop label is known for today.

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Shinichi Hishida Workshop, Tokyo​

Badges and Watch Fobs of Shinichi Hishida Workshop/菱田眞一製造

Watch fob. Reverse 京北 = 京北中學校 = Keihoku Junior High School 競走部大会 - Ranning club tournament 2590 = 1930 Original case.

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Yamato Medals, Tokyo

Badges, medals and watch fobs made by Yamato Medals/Yamato Kishō Shōkai/ヤマト徽章商會

Founded in 1922 this workshop is still active today. https://www.yamato-kisho.co.jp/

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Mita Jewelery Store, Kobe

Badges and watch fobs made by Mita Jewelery Store/美田宝飾店

Workshop label.

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Kakida workshop/ Kakida shōkai/カキダ商会, Hiroshima​

Kakida workshop badges and medals/Kakida shōkai, Hiroshima/カキダ商会

Founded on November 3, 1936 in Hiroshima, Minato Kenzo's workshop survived the atomic bombing and managed to reopen on December 29, 1952. Still works today. Official site...

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Osuka Watch Shop, Aizuwakamatsu​

Badges and Watch Fobs made by Osuka Watch Shop/大須賀時計店

Founded on November 3, 1918 it is still active today https://www.jewelry-osuka.com/contents/category/company/

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Autonomous Consumer Union, Tokyo​

Badges and watch fobs made by Autonomous Consumer Union workshop/自治消費組合徽章部

Tokyo based firm. Label reads 自治消費組合 - Autonomous Consumer Union 徽章部 - Badge [manufacturing] Department

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Tsujita Medal Works​

Badges and watch fobs of Tsujita Medal Works/辻田徽章製作所

辻田徽章製作所 - Tsujita Medal Works

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Kinkodo Medals Co., Nagoya

Badges, marks and labels of Kinkodo Medals Co./金工堂徽章

Workshop from Nagoya city. Active since late 20s/early 30s. Classical labels. 1st variant. 2nd variant. Rubber stamps. Catalogue from 1930s. Workshop advertisement from 1930s.

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