Japan, Empire. Two Commemorative Medals United Republic of extremely fine condition with light

extremely fine condition with light scuffing of the cover and minor rust-related discolouration on the first pages

they became tangled in ropes as they tried to get away

dark patina on the cross

one that would last eight weeks

with period replacement lugs

Japan, Empire. Two Commemorative Medals United Republic of extremely fine condition with lightShowa Enthronement Commemorative Medal (instituted in 1928, in silver, with a gilt Imperial chrysanthemum emblem on the obverse, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, in its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal medal in white felt); and 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal (in bronze gilt, measuring 30. 3 mm in diameter, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and