1921 Imperial Tour to Europe Commemorative Watch Fob/2581年御渡歐記念章

1st variation.

Obverse

御渡歐記念 - Imperial Tour to Europe Commemorative

Cruisers Kashima and Katori /on 3 March 1921, Katori, escorted by Kashima, departed Yokohama bound for Great Britain carrying Crown Prince Hirohito, the first Japanese crown prince to travel abroad/.

2581 = 1921

 

2nd variation /marked on reverse with "flag inside the wreath"/.

Original case.

東宮殿下御渡歐記念 - His Imperial Highness Prince's Trip to Europe Commemorative

カオ－ル - Kaoru /fragrance, fragrant/

本舗 - Honpo /head office; main shop/

安藤井筒堂 - Ando Izutsu Do