Japan, Empire. A First War Victory Medal certificate_of_authenticity white pressed reinforcing fabric on

white pressed reinforcing fabric on the reverse

He was transferred to the 23rd Reserve Battalion on January 27

also marked with silver Croatian hallmark

1917 at Hamilton

this is one of the finest examples of this highly esteemed decoration I have ever held

Japan, Empire. A First War Victory Medal certificate_of_authenticity white pressed reinforcing fabric onInstituted in 1920. In bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, 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."