Japanese Hosho Medal of Honor (Yellow Ribbon) – 1887 Coastal Defense – Replica

Reproduction/replica of the early Yellow Ribbon Hosho (Medal of Honor) associated with Japan’s 1887 coastal defense donation campaign. Features the chrysanthemum crest and coastal artillery/ship design. Reverse reads 「賛成防海事業」 (“in support of the coastal defense enterprise”). Perfect for display, collecting, reenactment, or educational use.

Details

• Type: Reproduction / Replica (not an original government-issued award)

• Material: 925 sterling silver (use this line only if you can confirm/stamp/test; otherwise change to “silver-tone metal”)

• Ribbon: yellow folded triangular ribbon with pinback (see photos)

• Size: 29.71 mm (1.17 in) diameter

• Overall height (incl. ribbon): 68.46 mm (2.70 in)

• Weight: 12.4 g (0.44 oz)

• Condition: new/unused (may show light handling marks)

Note: This is a modern replica for collecting/display and does not confer any official status or entitlement.

(Background: this medal style relates to the 1887 coastal defense donation effort; sources commonly cite 572 silver awards issued through 1894.)

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