Japanese Army Medal 8th Class White Paulownia Badge 

This is a Japanese army medal of the Rising Sun (旭日章, Kyokujitsu-shō) 8th Class White Paulownia Badge. This medal is the first medal established in Japan. (Enacted in Meiji 8) c1875
It is given to men who have made distinguished service to the nation or the public.
Equivalent to the Coronet Badge.

• Japanese army medal
• 8th Class White Paulownia Badge (勲八等白色桐葉章)
• Comes with a box: Black lacquer case with inside lined with purple felt and silk
• Silver
• Item weight: 97 grams
• Packed weight: 297 grams
• C1930
• Approx. 4 cm wide x 6.5 cm long (medal 3 cm) 
• Good condition considering its age. Some stains on the ribbon. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• Acquired at an estate sale of an old Japanese family in Nagoya, Japan

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