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Greater East Asia War Commemorative Medal 1941-45 EAST ASIA MAP VARIATION MEDAL

$ 45.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Theme: Militaria
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: This medal should actually be named The Greater East Asia War Commemorative Medal. After the defeat of Japan, the original medals were all destroyed, but because the molds of the medals remained replicas were made and issued after the war. A large chrysanthemum crest at the center with 8 sunrays extending in all directions signifying the Emperors grace bathing the world with his grace. A pair of swords for the Army and Navy. Cherry blossoms around the rim show the loyalty and bravery of the soldier. This is the variation with a map of East Asia, inscribed Great East Asia War Medal above and dated Sh?wa 16 (1941) December 8 to Sh?wa 20 (1945) August 15 below that. Read in detail about the medal at japanempiremedals. Box does sit properly and may be repaired but a small metal bit of the lid has come off. REFER TO PICTURES FOR CONDITION.
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Japan Greater East Asia War Medal: Greater East Asia War Japanese 1941-45
  • Modified Item: No

    Description

    Read in detail about the medal at
    japanempiremedals
    .
    This medal should actually be named The Greater East Asia War Commemorative Medal.  After the defeat of Japan, the original medals were all destroyed, but because the molds of the medals remained replicas were made and issued after the war. A large chrysanthemum crest at the center with 8 sunrays extending in all directions signifying the Emperors grace bathing the world with his grace. A pair of swords for the Army and Navy. Cherry blossoms around the rim show the loyalty and bravery of the soldier. This is the variation with a map of East Asia, inscribed Great East Asia War Medal above and dated Sh?wa 16 (1941) December 8 to Sh?wa 20 (1945) August 15 below that. Read in detail about the medal at japanempiremedals.
    REFER TO PICTURES FOR CONDITION.
    Box does sit properly and may be repaired but a small metal bit of the lid has come off.
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