China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Archive measuring 48 mm (w) x

measuring 48 mm (w) x 53

On January 1816

the obverse bearing a gilded bronze insignia

his daughters bequeathed the rest of his collection to the Museum - which amounted to several thousand specimens - as well as some books and drawings

China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Archive measuring 48 mm (w) x(Kokuseichsa kinen medaru ). Instituted in 1940. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: This National Census Commemorative Medal was conferred in commemoration of the Temporary National Census which began on October 1, 1940. Sources assume that this medal was awarded to census takers and others involved in the process. The Japanese characters on the reverse