Lot 1189:
Japanese Inter-Allied Victory Medal, 1914-1920
Sold for: $60
Description
A Japanese Inter-Allied Victory Medal, issued between 1914 and 1920. The circular medallion is cast in bronze-toned metal. The obverse depicts a full-body male figure in traditional attire, holding a long staff or spear. The reverse features a central globe motif surrounded by five petal-shaped compartments, further encircled by Japanese characters translating to “War Medal (or Military Service Medal) of Taishō 4th to 9th Year,” confirming its period of issue between 1915 and 1920. The medal is suspended from a multi-colored striped ribbon displaying horizontal stripes in shades of purple, blue, yellow, orange, and reddish-purple, attached via a bronze-toned suspension ring and equipped with a pin clasp on its reverse.
Condition report:
Good overall condition commensurate with age and use. The metal medallion shows visible wear, minor surface scratches, and areas of tarnishing and patina. The ribbon exhibits slight creasing and fraying, particularly along the edges.
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