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From: Scott Reynolds <sar@gol.com>
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Subject: Re: Japanese medals?
Date: 22 Dec 2003 17:34:40 GMT
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On 12/22/2003 6:05 AM, Bruce P. wrote:
> I'm primarily interested in finding out what the English translation of the
> writing is on the items. I would also like to know the historical or
> personal significance of the items.
These are good-luck charms (omamori) from Buddhist temples and Shinto
shrines in various parts of Japan. They have no military significance.
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