China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Archive on a white ribbon with

on a white ribbon with black stripes

marked BK (Braca Knaus of Zagreb) and hallmarked with a Croatian rooster

measuring 48 mm (w) x 53

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China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Archive on a white ribbon with(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