Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 Newly Listed 5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross

5) Wartime Austrian Red Cross Decoration with Swords (instead of wreath)

with its original apple-green paint on the interior and exterior of the helmet

oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered zink

1942 but was not completed until January 30

measuring 60mm x 76 mm

Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 Newly Listed 5) Wartime Austrian Red CrossJapan; Bronze, unmarked, 30. 5 mm, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The 2600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese Empire by Jimmu Tenno in 600 B. C. was celebrated in November 1940. The medal was instituted by Imperial Edict No. 488 of July 27, 1940, to be awarded to those summoned to the 1940 National Anniversary Day Festival, to those invited to the 2600th anniversary ceremonies, and to those connected with