Imperial Japan
Medals and
Badges
Imperial Japanese Navy
Silver Medallion Set
There are two sets of these pure silver medallions. One has 36 pieces and the other has 20. If there
are other sets with different numbers, I haven't seen them. The reverse of each medallion is the same,
but the obverses show different vessels of the IJN.

Each measures about 5 cm diameter and weighs 40 grams.

The artwork is very detailed and quite striking. A full set is expensive, but oftentimes single medallions
appear for sale.

The title of this set is 'Japanese Navy Warship, Limited edition Fine Art Medals/Medallions.' Although I
am not certain, I think that this set was made in Showa 60 [1985].

There is also a related series that shows Japanese military aircraft. I have no pictures at the moment.
The reverse, which is the same on all of the medallions.