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Japan, 25th Wedding Anniversary Medal 1894, silver, with faded ribbon, in damaged lacquer case not of issue, very fine, rare £500-600
The medal commemorates the 25th wedding anniversary of the Emperor Mutsuhito (Meiji) and his Empress. Instituted by Imperial Edict, dated 6 March 1894, the medal was awarded in gold to Imperial princes and princesses and in silver to others of noble blood or high rank who were called upon to attend the ceremonies.
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