1894-1895 First Sino Japanese War Medal Boxed Original Imperial Japan Order WWII For Sale

Up for sale is an authentic, 19th-century Imperial Japanese military award: the 1894–1895 First Sino-Japanese War Medal (Meiji 27-28 Year War Medal — data-path-to-node="4">Instituted in October 1895 by Emperor Meiji, this campaign medal was awarded to Imperial Japanese Army and Navy personnel who participated in the historic conflict with Qing-dynasty China.

This item comes complete with its original Paulownia wooden issue box featuring gilded Kanji inscriptions on the cover.

• Country of Origin: Imperial Japan

• Era / Conflict: First Sino-Japanese War (1894–1895) / Meiji Period

• Material: Gilded Bronze / Base Metal

• Obverse Design: Detailed Imperial Chrysanthemum Crest at top, crossed Army and Navy war ensigns in the center, and Paulownia blossoms at the base.

• Bar Clasp: Features raised Kanji reading Jūgun Kishō (War Medal / Military Campaign Medal).

• Reverse Design: Detailed central motif surrounded by traditional patterns.

• Packaging: Includes the original wooden box (Paulownia / Kiri box) with gold-embossed Kanji title: Meiji 27-28 Year War Medal.

• Medal: Excellent vintage condition. Retains crisp relief details and a rich gold/bronze finish.

• Ribbon: Original woven silk ribbon with traditional Japanese wire hook/suspension attachment in full working order.

• Box: Original wooden box is intact, sturdy, and closes properly, with light authentic age patina.

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