Beautiful, Large, & Heavy 1966 Japan Air Lines National Judo Championship Medal in Solid Silver

Beautiful, large, and heavy (over 4.5 ounces) 1966 Japan Air Lines National Judo Championship medal in solid silver. The front features Japanese kanji that reads: "VICTORY" and are embellished with gilt details. The outer edge is a nicely detailed wreath of laurel leaves joined at the bottom with a tied bow. The reverse reads: "JUDO NATIONAL JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 1966" in the center and along the bottom: "JAPAN AIR LINES". There are two kanjis at the bottom which could be the maker's mark.

Circa 1966

Approximately 3-1/8" in diameter

Heavy sterling silver (over 4.5 ounces), plating

Loop for attachment to ribbon or cord.

Japanese kanji

This is from an airlines collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-RJK-25-16 LDGEX8/16 SLCHJ6/17

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The medal shows minor to moderate wear, handsome patina, much of the plated details remain, overall excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.