Info site for ww2 Japanese medals??

[William Eledge]

Can some one please suggest a basic learning site for ww2 japanese medals? I see them for sale rather often, but I know almost nothing about them, as in, which ones were the most common, what were the equivalents to our bronze/silver star & purple heart, etc?? Thanks, Bill

[gunto]

This is a good site

http://imperialjapanmedalsandbadges.com/index.html

[Stu W]

and here's a couple good books...