Japan, Empire. An 1874 War Medal Hold Each side bears a gilded

Each side bears a gilded bronze button with a raised cherry blossom

5 mm x 66 mm diameter seal

the reverse with a similar central white enameled medallion

Instituted on February 5

Japan, Empire. An 1874 War Medal Hold Each side bears a gildedIn silver, with the obverse depicting two paulownia flowers encircling Japanese characters which translate to War Medal. The reverse is also inscribed with Japanese characters translating to Meiji 7th Year First Year of the Dog. The medal is attached to its suspension with a bar with Japanese translating to Taiwan. The medal measures at 25 mm in diameter and weighs 19. 4 grams (inclusive of suspension bar). There is a small disconnect between the