Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Japan)
The Victory Medal (Japanese: 戦捷記章) was a commemorative military medal of Japan awarded to mark service during the First World War. Established by Imperial Edict #406 on 17 September 1920, it was one of the series of Victory Medals created and awarded by the victorious allies after the First World War. Fifteen nations in all issued a version of the medal.
Also recorded as Victory Medal (Japan) · Victory Medal 1914-1918 · Interallied Victory Medal of WWI (Japan)
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- Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Japan) was established or created on 17 September 1920.
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- Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Japan) is situated in Empire of Japan.
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The Victory Medal (Japanese: 戦捷記章) was a commemorative military medal of Japan awarded to mark service during the First World War. Established by Imperial Edict #406 on 17 September 1920, it was one of the series of Victory Medals created and awarded by the victorious allies after the First World War. Fifteen nations in all issued a version of the medal.
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All shared the rainbow suspension and service ribbon, but the medals' designs varied by country. Japan's design was different from all other versions as it did not depict the goddess Victory. This figure from Roman mythology would have no connection to Japanese culture, so a depiction of Takemikazuchi, the war god in Japanese mythology occupies the obverse of the medal. Similarly, the Siamese (Thai) Victory Medal depicts Narayana (Vishnu), the Hindu god of preservation and protector of the universe.
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1920年11月1日付で平賀譲へ授与された戦捷記章の証（東京大学柏図書館所蔵）。
https: iiif.dl.itc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/repo/s/hiraga/document/3c085d26-75ef-4735-b246-dfe6f8eb43df#?c=0 m=0 s=0 cv=0 xywh=-2030%2C0%2C9782%2C4414
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• Name — Victory Medal • Presenter — Japan • Type — Commemorative war medal • Eligibility — Japanese citizens • Awarded For — Military Service during World War I • Status — No longer awarded • Established — 17 September 1920 • Image2 Size — 100px • Caption2 — Ribbon of the Inter-Allied Victory Medal 1914–1918
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Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Japan) was established or created on 17 September 1920.
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Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Japan) is situated in Empire of Japan.
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Inter-Allied Victory Medal (Japan) is situated in Japan.
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- 1.[ Edict No. 406 "Official Gazette". September 17, 1920]
- 2.Coin Museum Treasury Department Thailand - Bangkok. เหรียญชัย. www.thaimedals.com.
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