China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Newly Listed the obverse bearing a finely-detailed

the obverse bearing a finely-detailed raised Romanov-style imperial eagle clutching an orb and sceptre

as documented in his citations

Gold-coloured bullion wire in various textures

standard size

the eagle measuring 87 mm x 46 mm

China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Newly Listed the obverse bearing a finely-detailed(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