The Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal was created to celebrate the ascension of the Taisho Emperor to the throne, who did so upon the death of his father in 1912. The enthronement ceremonies, however, were held in 1915.
The medal was freely issued to people throughout the country who participated in the celebration ceremonies. It was issued in a men’s and a women’s version.
The Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal Design
The obverse of the medal shows imperial banners with ‘Banzai’ written within each. Branches of cherry and orange
blossoms. The reverse has the inscription ‘Taisho 4 [1915] November, Enthronement Commemorative Medal.’
It is said that the ribbon was designed from the drapes of the outdoor pavilion used in the ceremonies.
The medal was awarded in a wooden or cardboard box with gold lettering.
