1887 Yellow Ribbon Medals of Honor in Silver

Only 572 silver medals were awarded between July 20, 1887 and January 10, 1894.







Note how crisp are details.

Precise fitting of the original "paw".

 

Original case.



Lock.

 

Note these gnarled and uneven kanji on the lid of the case.
These are quite typical for original cases.

Different case - similar story.

 

Another original medal in HQ.



Very clear and detailed stamp.

 

Typical original ribbon




aiwth typical sewed fittings.

 

To date no stamp variations have been found.

 

The number of minted medals must exceed the number of awarded since such specimens once appeared on the market.

 

These medals never had ears.
Why? Because if they had them then they bear these "paws marks".

Prefectly original medal that lost its "paw".