Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Auction Within the frame

Within the frame

In die-stamped silvered tin

A Queen's South Africa Medal to the Lancashire Fusiliers -

light contact and sticker residue evident on the reverse of the Grand Cross

185 mm (w) x 720 mm (h)

Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Auction Within the frameInstituted 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.