Auction Catalogue

6 July 2004

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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Lot

№ 1211

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6 July 2004

Hammer Price:
£500

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.