The Manchukuo National Foundation Imperial Medal is one of the rarest Manchukuo medals. It’s believed that this medal may have been a personal award from Emperor Pu-Yi.
Very little is known about this medal. This rarer version must have been limited to a select few awardees.
The Manchukuo National Foundation Imperial Medal Design
The medal is round and struck in gold-plated bronze. The kanji on the obverse reads the inscription ‘National Foundation Commemorative, Daidou Year 1 [1932], March.’ There is also an image depicting Pu-Yi. The era name Daidou refers to 3 years: 1932-1934 (specifically March 1st, 1932 to February 28, 1934). The reverse shows the Manchukuo national flag in the center, and on either side are birds commonly called feng, or fenghuang.
It was awarded in a plush case with velvet exterior and inscription on the inside lid reading ‘National Foundation, Imperial Event Commemorative‘.
