[Japan] Inhuldigingsmedaille van Keizer Hirohito, 1928

[Japan] Herdenkingsmedaille van de troonsbestijging van Keizer Hirohito in 1928. Zilver met gouden kern, 30 mm, aan vijfkleurig lint. In het doosje van uitgifte met opschrift (106 x 64 mm). (Verkocht)

JAPAN: The Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal, issued for the ascension of Emperor Hirohito (the Showa Emperor) to the throne, who did so upon the death of his father in 1926. The enthronement ceremonies were held in 1928. The medal was issued to people throughout the country who participated in the celebration ceremonies. The Showa Enthronement medals were struck in relief, with the small gold mum crest as an attached piece. The ribbon was designed from the drapes of the enthronement pavilion. The obverse shows the imperial throne with the words ‘Banzai‘ written below. Cherry and orange blossoms surround the ring. The reverse has cloud shapes and an inscription reading ‘Showa 3 [1928] November, Enthronement Commemorative Medal.‘ The medal was awarded in a cardboard case with gold lettering on the front. (Sold)