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The Taisho Emperor actually ascended to the throne upon the death of his father in 1912. The
enthronement ceremonies, though, were held in 1915.
This medal commemorates that event, and it was freely issued to people throughout the
country who participated in the celebration ceremonies. However, it doesn't seem to be as
common as the later Showa Emperor Enthronement Commemorative of 1928.
The gold mum crest is an attached piece.
OBVERSE: Imperial banners with 'Banzai' written within each. Branches of cherry and orange
blossoms.
REVERSE: Inscribed 'Taisho 4 [1915] November, Enthronement Commemorative Medal.'
Peterson writes that the ribbon was 'designed from the drapes of the outdoor pavilion used in
the ceremonies.'
This medal was also issued in a women's version (see below).
enthronement ceremonies, though, were held in 1915.
This medal commemorates that event, and it was freely issued to people throughout the
country who participated in the celebration ceremonies. However, it doesn't seem to be as
common as the later Showa Emperor Enthronement Commemorative of 1928.
The gold mum crest is an attached piece.
OBVERSE: Imperial banners with 'Banzai' written within each. Branches of cherry and orange
blossoms.
REVERSE: Inscribed 'Taisho 4 [1915] November, Enthronement Commemorative Medal.'
Peterson writes that the ribbon was 'designed from the drapes of the outdoor pavilion used in
the ceremonies.'
This medal was also issued in a women's version (see below).
Original presentation document.
Women's version. Note that the case is
pressed cardboard, not paulonia wood.
pressed cardboard, not paulonia wood.
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Imperial mum crest at the top
Imperial paulonia leaves crest at the bottom
Right side
Left side
Record of Awarding the Emperor Enthronement
Commemorative Medal
Army Infantry Lieutenant, Holder of the 7th Rank
Ogawa Chuuji
According to the 1915 Imperial Rescript #154, the
Emperor Enthronement Commemorative Medal is
awarded.
Taisho 4 [1915] November 10th
Commemorative Medal
Army Infantry Lieutenant, Holder of the 7th Rank
Ogawa Chuuji
According to the 1915 Imperial Rescript #154, the
Emperor Enthronement Commemorative Medal is
awarded.
Taisho 4 [1915] November 10th
Award Medal Department General Chairman,
2nd Rank and Holder of the 3rd Class
Sacred Treasure, Count Ogimachi [??]
This medal has been recorded as number
#50146
Award Medal Department Secretary, Holder
of the 5th Class Rising Sun and 4th Class
Sacred Treasure Fujii [Zengen?]
2nd Rank and Holder of the 3rd Class
Sacred Treasure, Count Ogimachi [??]
This medal has been recorded as number
#50146
Award Medal Department Secretary, Holder
of the 5th Class Rising Sun and 4th Class
Sacred Treasure Fujii [Zengen?]
Imperial
mum crest
watermark
mum crest
watermark
Border of branches and bows
Ribbon bar
Case interior
