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ONSV8704

Original Japanese 1961 Named Pure Silver Yellow Named Medal of Honor

Item Description

Original Item: One-of-a-kind. An official decoration (medal) from Japan. This is the rare Yellow Ribbon Medal of Honor pure silver medal. The Yellow Ribbon medal was first awarded in 1887 (later abolished); revived in 1955. Awarded to individuals who, through their diligence and perseverance while engaging in their professional activities, became public role models. Since the recipient's name is engraved on the reverse, many people do not release these for public sale. Medal is engraved the recipient's name and date 日 八 十 二 月 十 年  六 十 三  和 昭
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Showa 36 (1961) 10th Month (October) 29th Day

Offered in excellent condition complete with the original case.

Medals of Honor are medals awarded by the Government of Japan. They are awarded to individuals who have done meritorious deeds and also to those who have achieved excellence in their field of work. The Medals of Honor were established on December 7, 1881, and were first awarded the following year. Several expansions and amendments have been made since then. The medal design for all six types are the same, bearing the stylized characters 褒章 on a gilt central disc surrounded by a silver ring of cherry blossoms on the obverse; only the colors of the ribbon differ.

If for some reason an individual were to receive a second medal of the same ribbon color, then a second medal is not issued but rather a new bar is added to their current medal. The Medals of Honor are awarded twice each year, on April 29 (the birthday of the Shōwa Emperor) and November 3 (the birthday of the Meiji Emperor).

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