Lot 1459:
Japanese 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War Medal
Sold for: $35
Description
A Japanese 1894-95 Sino-Japanese War Medal (明治二十七八年從軍記章 – Meiji 27-28th Year War Medal). Crafted from a darkened base metal, likely bronze, the obverse features a chrysanthemum crest above two crossed ‘Rising Sun’ flags. The reverse is inscribed with Japanese Kanji, prominently displaying ‘従軍記章’ (Jūgun Kishō – War Medal/Service Medal) centrally, surrounded by date-related characters indicating “27-28th year.” It is suspended from a pleated textile ribbon, primarily turquoise with a central white stripe, via a rectangular, decorated suspension bar and a brass-toned hook.
Condition report:
The item exhibits significant age-appropriate wear, including patination, surface abrasions on the metal, and fading, discoloration, and creasing of the ribbon.
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