Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 certificate_of_authenticity (Gioventù Italiana del Littorio =GIL)

(Gioventù Italiana del Littorio =GIL) : Two-piece construction

The recipient is Lance Corporal ErichSchmift of the 8th Battalion of Panzer Grenadier Regiment 63

(Porsche AG)

naming on the ALSGCM is impressed

Japan. A 2600Th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal 1940 certificate_of_authenticity (Gioventù Italiana del Littorio =GIL)Japan; Bronze, unmarked, 30. 5 mm, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The 2600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese Empire by Jimmu Tenno in 600 B. C. was celebrated in November 1940. The medal was instituted by Imperial Edict No. 488 of July 27, 1940, to be awarded to those summoned to the 1940 National Anniversary Day Festival, to those invited to the 2600th anniversary ceremonies, and to those connected with