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JAPAN: Taisho, 1912-1926, AE medal (80.32g), year 8 (1919), Unc

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JAPAN: Taisho, 1912-1926, AE medal (80.32g), year 8 (1919), Unc
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JAPAN: Taisho, 1912-1926, AE medal (80.32g), year 8 (1919), 55mm bronze medal commemorating the Treaty of Versailles Ending World War I by G. Jida and I. Sato, allegorical representation of Peace standing three-quarters right, in oriental attire and with drapery billowing around, holding laurel branch with doves at feet and flying above; in background to right, gate and façade of Versailles Palace // flags of the five allies of WWI: Great Britain, United States, Japan, Kingdom of Italy, and France, all within wreath comprised of oak branch and palm frond, nice dark brown surfaces, plain edge, a beautifully designed medal, in original case of issue, Unc, Scarce, ex SARC Auction 34, Lot 1127. The bronze issues of these medals were reportedly produced in quantity, though they seem to be infrequently offered in auctions. They are even more scarcely encountered with the original box.