Original suspension and ribbon were lost.
Very rare case of a medal with engraved reverse.
康徳九年 - 1942
渡邊義雄 - Watanabe Yoshio (April 21 , 1907 - July 21, 2000) was a famous Japanese photographer, known for his architectural and imperial-themed works. Pre-war, he gained fame for his photojournalism with Leica cameras, and later contributed to wartime propaganda magazine NIPPON. After the WW2 he received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon, Tokyo Metropolitan Culture Award, and Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon.
十月八日 - October 8
Edge marked with "1000 inside rhombus" /silver purity/ and "flag of Japan".
Very rare case of a medal with engraved reverse.
康徳九年 - 1942
渡邊義雄 - Watanabe Yoshio (April 21 , 1907 - July 21, 2000) was a famous Japanese photographer, known for his architectural and imperial-themed works. Pre-war, he gained fame for his photojournalism with Leica cameras, and later contributed to wartime propaganda magazine NIPPON. After the WW2 he received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon, Tokyo Metropolitan Culture Award, and Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon.
十月八日 - October 8
Edge marked with "1000 inside rhombus" /silver purity/ and "flag of Japan".