Japan

The Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal

Time Period: Pre-WW1Institution: 1928Country: JapanThe Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal was created to celebrate the ascension of Emperor Hirohito (the Showa Emperor)…

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The 1920 Japan Census Medal

Time Period: Pre-WW1Institution: 17 June 1921Country: JapanThe 1920 Japan Census Medal was given to official census takers or those employed by…

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The Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal

Time Period: Pre-WW1Institution: 1915Country: JapanThe Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal was created to celebrate the ascension of the Taisho Emperor to the…

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The Korean Annexation Commemorative Medal

Time Period: Pre-WW1Institution: 1912Country: JapanThe Korea Annexation Commemorative Medal was first established in 1912 to commemorate the forcedoccupation of Korea by Japan.…

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The Crown Prince’s Visit to Korea Commemorative Medal

The Crown Prince's Voyage to Korea Medal was established in 1909 to commemorate Prince Yoshihito's trip to the Korean Empire in 1907.

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The Meiji Emperor 25th Wedding Anniversary Medal

Time Period: Pre-WW1Institution: 184Country: JapanThe Meiji Emperor 25th Wedding Anniversary Medal was created to commemorate the wedding anniversary of the Meiji Emperor.The…

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The Commemorative Medal for the Imperial Constitution Promulgation

Time Period: Pre-WW1Institution: 1889Country: JapanThe Commemorative Medal for the Imperial Constitution Promulgation was established in 1889 to celebrate the first constitution of…

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The Manchukuo Border Incident War Medal

Time Period: InterwarInstitution: 1940Country: JapanThe Manchukuo Border Incident War Medal was instituted in 1940 and commemorates the Nomonhan Incident, a clash…

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The Manchukuo Army Dispatch Badge

Time Period: InterwarInstitution: 1930sCountry: JapanThe Manchukuo Army Dispatch Badge was awarded to commemorate a unit’s service in Manchuria. During the 1930s,…

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The Manchukuo National Foundation Imperial Medal

Time Period: InterwarInstitution: March 1932Country: JapanThe Manchukuo National Foundation Imperial Medal is one of the rarest Manchukuo medals. It's believed that…

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