Japan, Empire. A First National Census Medal

In Bronze, with a vertical pin back on a laterally pierced ball suspension, measuring at 30.3mm in diameter and weighing at 17.2 grams, with original ribbon, in very fine condition.

Footnote: The medal was instituted by Imperial Edict on June 17, 1921, to acknowledge those who participated and assisted in the first national Japanese census that began on October 1, 1920.