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WWII Japanese Civilian First Census Medal
GENERAL INFORMATION
The award was created to recognize individuals who participated directly in the first
national census. The medal was also given to personnel who assisted in the execution of
the census.
DETAILED INFORMATION
Construction consists of 30 mm of dark bronze. The front of the medal shows the figure of a
local official of the Taika era (645 A.D.) holding in his hand a scroll of a family register.
The figure of the man is enclosed in a chrysantemum crest. The back of the medal has an
inscription that reads "Taisho, 9th year, national census, commemorative medal, 10th
month 1st day".
The medal is suspended with a leaf shaped grip and a bud-shaped ball, with a ring. The
ribbon consists of 37 mm watered silk, with 2mm black edges and three equal stripes of the
following colors: Purple, black, Purple.
| Creation date: |
October 1, 1920 (according to imperial Edict #272) |
| Ammendments: |
1944 (Edict #418) |
| Abolished: |
1946 (Government ordinance #177) |
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| Year |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
| Value |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
$110.00 |
$115.00 |
| Availability |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
Medium |
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