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WWII JAPANESE CIVILIAN FIRST CENSUS MEDAL
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| Creation date: |
October 1, 1920 (according to imperial Edict #272) |
| Ammendments: |
1944 (Edict #418) |
| Abolished: |
1946 (Government ordinance #177) |
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.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The following is an estimated value. Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military
antiques and collectibles.
| Value (2006) | $100.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Medium |
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