Japan, Empire. Two Enthronement Commemorative Medals Hold A cap eagle

A cap eagle

Footnote: Dan A

previously folded and with two hole-punch holes

Footnote: The 48 Highlanders contributed individual volunteers for the Canadian Contingents to South Africa

enlisted on 21 May 1918 and served until 24 November 1918

Japan, Empire. Two Enthronement Commemorative Medals Hold A cap eagleIncludes: 1. Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal 1915 ( Taish sokui kinen kunsh). Instituted in 1915. Two piece construction, chrysanthemum in silver gilt, mounted to a silver base, measuring 30. 5 mm in width x 34 mm in height, exhibiting contact marks, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, in its balsa wood box of issue, gilt characters on the lid, base with a recessed medal bed in navy blue felt, measuring 64 mm in width x 112 mm in height