Specimen from the collection of Raymond LaBar. Photos courtesy of the owner.
Obverse
昭和大禮記念章 - Showa Enthronement Commemorative Badge
reverse
同胞相愛 - Brotherly Love
京都市電氣局 - Kyoto City Electric Bureau
流汗鍛練 - Extensive Training
Obverse
御大典記念 - Enthronement Commemorative
昭和参年 - 1928
reverse
Emblem of Sakai City (堺市 /Sakai-shi/ is a city located in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It has been one of the largest and most important seaports of Japan since the medieval era).
Japanese Mint made several versions of Showa Enthronement commemorative table medals, watch fobs ans sake cups.
Rare advertising leaflet of Mitsukoshi department store (seller of these medals and watch fobs).
Watch fob were minted in three metals: gold, silver and bronze.
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