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Medal - Japanese Army and Navy Aircraft Mitsubishi Ki-67 `Hiryū`

Location Japan
Year 1981
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Obverse description The field displays a five-pointed star to the left and a cherry blossom over a naval anchor to the right, symbolising the Japanese Army and Navy respectively. The central motif is flanked by a laurel and cherry blossom wreath tied at the base with a stylised eagle, with small flag and shield devices at the lower centre. A two-line Japanese legend appears in the upper portion of the field.
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Obverse lettering 日本陸海軍
航空機
(Translation: Japanese Army and Navy aircraft.)
Reverse description A highly detailed relief depicts a formation of three Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hiryū heavy bombers in flight above clouds and a landscape below, with the lead aircraft prominently rendered in the centre-left field. The artist's signature appears in the lower right of the scenic panel, and a two-character Japanese legend is inscribed along the lower rim within a recessed panel.
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