Japan - Military medal - Military medals - 1930

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Two Japanese military medals titled Medaglie militare, dating from circa 1930 and made of silver alloy, in very good condition and original with a wooden box, not accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Ancient Military Merit Medal of the Japanese Red Cross WW2 in Original Wooden Box – Military Collecting - Rare

special merit medal of the Japanese Red Cross (日本赤十字社), dating from the first half of the 20th century (Showa Era / World War II period)

• Year of design establishment: 1888 (Meiji Period)
• Era of production of the piece: Circa 1930 – 1945 (World War II / Showa Era)
• Medal material: Silver (.900/.925) / gold-colored metal alloy of the period
• Ribbon material: Original period silk, hand-finished
• Weight of the medal alone: ~10-11 grams
• Total weight (including box): ~32 grams (verifiable on request)
• Box dimensions: Approximately 10 x 6 cm
• Country of origin: Imperial Japan (Japanese Militaria of the Era)
• Organization: Japanese Red Cross (Nippon Sekijūjisha)
• Historical period: Circa 1930 – 1945 (WWII / Showa Era)
• Case material: Original paulownia wood
• Condition: Very good, well-used but excellently preserved. The medal retains vivid ribbon colors and the wooden box shows no major cracks, displaying a splendid patina of age.

A fascinating piece of history and an ideal addition for enthusiasts of international militaria, orders of knighthood, or historical relics from the Rising Sun

Ancient Military Merit Medal of the Japanese Red Cross WW2 in Original Wooden Box – Military Collecting - Rare

special merit medal of the Japanese Red Cross (日本赤十字社), dating from the first half of the 20th century (Showa Era / World War II period)

• Year of design establishment: 1888 (Meiji Period)
• Era of production of the piece: Circa 1930 – 1945 (World War II / Showa Era)
• Medal material: Silver (.900/.925) / gold-colored metal alloy of the period
• Ribbon material: Original period silk, hand-finished
• Weight of the medal alone: ~10-11 grams
• Total weight (including box): ~32 grams (verifiable on request)
• Box dimensions: Approximately 10 x 6 cm
• Country of origin: Imperial Japan (Japanese Militaria of the Era)
• Organization: Japanese Red Cross (Nippon Sekijūjisha)
• Historical period: Circa 1930 – 1945 (WWII / Showa Era)
• Case material: Original paulownia wood
• Condition: Very good, well-used but excellently preserved. The medal retains vivid ribbon colors and the wooden box shows no major cracks, displaying a splendid patina of age.

A fascinating piece of history and an ideal addition for enthusiasts of international militaria, orders of knighthood, or historical relics from the Rising Sun

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Object title
Military medals
Country of origin
Japan
Year of manufacture
1930
Material
Silver
Condition
Good
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
ItalyVerified
24
Objects sold
Private

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