Japan, Empire. Three Commemorative Medals Newly Listed According to the decree

According to the decree

the belt tapering from 72 mm at its widest point to 35 mm wide at its narrowest point

A late War example

marked "5"

or been wounded while serving in the area

Japan, Empire. Three Commemorative Medals Newly Listed According to the decreeFirst National Census Commemorative Medal: instituted in 1921, in bronze, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye; Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal: instituted in 1928, in silver with a gilt insignia, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye: and 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal: instituted in 1940, in bronze, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye. Near