WWI Japanese 1914–1915 War Medal (Taishō 3-4 Campaign)

WWI Japanese 1914–1915 War Medal (Taishō 3-4 Campaign)…. original Imperial Japanese 1914–1915 War Medal.This campaign medal was officially instituted on November 6, 1915, by Imperial Edict No. 203 to honor military personnel who participated in the early operations of World War I—primarily the joint Anglo-Japanese siege against the German strategic port of Tsingtao and naval campaigns in the South Seas. This specific medal is the highly collectible first / early variation, featuring the reverse text spanning "Taishō 3 to 4" (1914–1915). It was later superseded by the 1914–1920 version, making this shorter-span variant scarcer.
Item Details:
Material: Blackened Bronze
Obverse Design: Features the 16-petal Imperial Chrysanthemum crest centered above crossed flags (the Imperial Army standard and the Japanese National flag), flanked by paulownia branches.
Reverse Design: Embellished with the characters 大正三四年戦役 ("Taishō Years 3–4 Campaign").
Ribbon Bar (Clasp): Features the authentic embossed 従軍記章 ("Campaign Medal") suspension bar.
Ribbon: Original blue silk ribbon with a white central stripe.
Hardware: Complete with its traditional Japanese reverse hook/mounting attachment intact.
The medal shows beautiful age-appropriate patina and highlights on the bronze relief. The silk ribbon shows some historic wear, faint staining, and light fraying around the edges consistent with its 110-year age, which gives it genuine character.$145.. click on pay by credit card to access after pay