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Medal - Showa Emperor/Empress 50th Anniversary Wedding Celebration

Location Japan
Year 1974
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Thickness 2.5 mm
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Obverse description The central field depicts a detailed relief view of the Imperial Palace's Nijubashi (double bridge) surrounded by trees and landscaped grounds, all within a decorative wreath of chrysanthemum and paulownia motifs flanking both sides. A curved Japanese legend appears along the upper rim, and an inscription in the lower field includes the purity mark in a small rectangular cartouche.
Obverse script Japanese (Kanji)
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Reverse description The reverse features a large ho-oh (phoenix) in relief occupying the upper portion of the field, its elaborate plumage sweeping across the design. Below, within a decorative cartouche framed by cloud and scroll motifs, two lines of large kanji characters appear in the central field, with the date inscription in a smaller cartouche beneath. The rim has a lobed, floral-shaped border design.
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