In 1893 Kokichi Mikimoto (御木本 幸吉, 25 January 1858 – 21 September 1954) successfully created the world's first cultured pearls. For this he was inducted into the house of peers by imperial decree and posthumously awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure. On April 18, 1985, the...
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Nnot the medal marks per se but the marks on the medal fitting - "paws" with a hanging ring for the ribbon.
So far eight marks are known
イ, 力, 才, 井, ス, ア, 大, S
Mark イ
The only known (for today) japanese medal that was marked with Y is 1928 Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal.
Thanks to the original paper wrappers we know who used this mark.
株式会社山崎商店 - Yamazaki Shop /Shoten/ Co., Ltd.
Y for Yamazaki
On the right we see a date
昭和參年拾貳月 -...