Beautiful, Large, & Heavy 1966 Japan Air Lines National Judo Championship Medal in Solid Silver OVER 4.5 Ounces!

ARTIFACT:

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.

VINTAGE:

1966.

SIZE:

Approximately 3-1/8" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Heavy sterling silver (over 4.5 ounces), plating

ATTACHMENT:

Loop for attachment to ribbon or cord.

MARKINGS:

Japanese kanji

ITEM NOTES:

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 TLHGEX02/10/26

CONDITION:

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

GUARANTEE:

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