WW1 JAPAN 1921 BRONZE TABLE MEDAL CROWN PRINCE HIROHITO POSTCARD JAPANESE

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This auction: A rare postcard showing a bronze table medal from the imperial Japan. Inscribed 'Crown Prince Overseas Voyage Commemorative, Taisho 10 [1921] March 3.' The image shows Crown Prince Hirohito, later the Showa Emperor. The reverse of the medal is shown. I have included a picture of the actual medal beside the postcard, but this is not included in this auction. This auction is only for the postcard. 'In 1921, Hirohito took a six-month tour of Europe , including the United Kingdom , France , Italy, the Netherlands , and Belgium , becoming the first Japanese crown prince to travel abroad. After his return to Japan, he became Regent of Japan ( Sesshō ) on November 29, 1921, in place of his ailing father who was affected by a mental illness.' (from Wikipedia) Unused. I also have the actual medal on auction now. There are flaws here and there. Please look at the photos carefully. 100% original. NOTE: BIDDERS FROM ASIA, ITALY, RUSSIA, & EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES MUST USE EMS. Many of my packages are being lost via regular airmail. Sorry for the trouble. Worldwide shipping and handling from Japan: $3.90. Shipping times: Regular airmail from Japan usually takes from 7 to 10 business days. However, there may be delays within the postal system and the shipping time could be longer. Please remember that I have no control over read more