25th Wedding Anniversary of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken Unofficial Commemorative Medal/式婚大記念章

1st variation.

Obverse

Crane and Tortoise - a symbols of good luck and longevity

式婚大記念章 - Grand Wedding Commemorative Medal

 

2nd variation.

Different stamp, ribbon and additional engraving on reverse. The ribbon is practically identical to the Manchukuo Red Cross Society medals ribbon https://asiamedals.info/forums/manchukuo-red-cross-society-medals-and-badges.702/.

Obverse

式婚大記念章 - Grand Wedding Commemorative Medal

reverse engraved

明治廿七年三月九日 - March 9, 1894

 

Same medal under a different light. Photos courtesy of the owner.

Silver.
Size 30 mm.

 

3rd variation.

Different stamp (the easiest way to differentiate between the stamps will be by using the form of the crane's beak) and ribbon.

Private collection. Photos courtesy of the owner.