Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 Auction Between mid January and the

Between mid January and the end of July of 1943 more defensive battles in northern Finland followed

In case and outer carton of issue

silver frame with a matte black eggshell painted magnetic core

The son of the country magistrate Felix Oppert

58 A” stamped on both sides of the triple slotted disc

Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 Auction Between mid January and theJapan; Bronze, unmarked, 30. 5 mm, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The 2600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese Empire by Jimmu Tenno in 600 B. C. was celebrated in November 1940. The medal was instituted by Imperial Edict No. 488 of July 27, 1940, to be awarded to those summoned to the 1940 National Anniversary Day Festival, to those invited to the 2600th anniversary ceremonies, and to those connected with