Daika-era provincial governor holding a household register scroll, encircled by a chrysanthemum-shaped border.
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Reverse description
The year is inscribed at the top as 大正九年 `9th Year of Taishō` (1920). Across the center, there are four lines of text that read 國勢調査 `National Census` and 記念章 `Commemorative Medal.` The date 十月一日 `October 1st` is inscribed at the bottom.
Reverse lettering
大正九年 國勢調査 記念章 十月一日 (Translation: 9th Year of Taishō National Census Commemorative Medal October 1st)