WW1 Japanese Taisho 3–9 Year War Medal (1914–1920) French military history 40 mm x 66 mm

40 mm x 66 mm

comprising the breast star and the sash badge

surmounted by a King’s crown

enameled central shield with central emblem of an eagle clutching a snake

WW1 Japanese Taisho 3–9 Year War Medal (1914–1920) French military history 40 mm x 66 mmAn original and scarce Japanese Taisho 39 Year War Medal (19141920). Awarded to members of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy who served during the campaigns between Taisho 3 (1914) and Taisho 9 (1920), including operations in World War I such as the Siege of Tsingtao, Siberian Intervention, and actions in China and the South Pacific. 30 mm blackened bronze on original clasp and ribbon. Light contact marks and surface marks.