Japan, Taishō Era AR Medal. Commemorating the marriage of Prince Hirohito to Princess Nagako Kuni on 26 January 1924. Dies by Shoukichi Hata and I. Sato. Portraits of the prince and princess; chrysanthemum seal above, Japanese inscription below: To Commemorate the Wedding of His Highness (the Crown Prince of) the Togu Palace; SH to lower right / Two entwined trees; date between, Japanese inscription "the sun and moon" to left and "five stars the necklace of pearls" to right. Cf. Stephen Album 36, 1643 and Zeno #193037 (Æ plaque of same designs). 10.25g, 26mm, 12h.
Near Mint State; suspension loop attached, pleasant tone. Scarce.
From the inventory of a UK dealer.