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JAPAN: Showa, 1926-1989, silvered medal, AU

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Asia & Middle-East Start Price:15.00 USD Estimated At:30.00 - 50.00 USD
JAPAN: Showa, 1926-1989, silvered medal, AU
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JAPAN: Showa, 1926-1989, silvered medal, Military Bereaved Family Badge (Gunjin Izoku Kisho) with original pin and cord of issue, AU. The shape of the badge features a prominent cherry blossom (sakura) design with a distinct textured, pebbled background. In Japanese military culture, the cherry blossom symbolized the noble, fleeting nature of a soldier's life. The reverse Kanji read Gunjin (Soldier / Military Personnel) at top, Izoku Kisho (Bereaved Family Badge) below. The metal pendant is suspended from a traditional purple silk or rayon cord tied with decorative tassels. The badge was established around 1931 by the government-sponsored War-Bereaved Association (Gunjin Izoku-kai), this badge was issued to the immediate family or next of kin of a Japanese soldier or sailor who was killed in action during military conflicts, including World War II.