Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 Auction 58 A” stamped on both

58 A” stamped on both sides of the triple slotted disc

The son of the country magistrate Felix Oppert

stating that he had previous militia service as a Major with the 5th Company

silver frame with a matte black eggshell painted magnetic core

which supports a silvered aluminum wreath surrounding a cockade

Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 Auction 58 A” stamped on bothJapan; Bronze, unmarked, 30. 5 mm, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The 2600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese Empire by Jimmu Tenno in 600 B. C. was celebrated in November 1940. The medal was instituted by Imperial Edict No. 488 of July 27, 1940, to be awarded to those summoned to the 1940 National Anniversary Day Festival, to those invited to the 2600th anniversary ceremonies, and to those connected with