Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Auction 185 mm (w) x 720

185 mm (w) x 720 mm (h)

In die-stamped silvered tin

the lid bearing a gilt German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

constructed of field-grey whipcord wool twill

Within the frame

Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Auction 185 mm (w) x 720Instituted in 1920. In bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, soldered ring, extremely fine. Footnote: The Victory Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 406 on September 17, 1920, to be awarded to "military personnel who served with merit and zeal between August 23, 1914 and January 9, 1920." Roughly 700,000 were awarded.