Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China Footnote: On War Service badges

Footnote: On War Service badges were worn by civilians during the First World War

insignia in bronze gilt with black and white enamels

allowing for a comfortable fit

(Medaille des Ordens Azad Hind in Silber mit Schwertern)

the reverse gilded but plain

Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China Footnote: On War Service badgesInstituted 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."