China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Auction The base of the award

The base of the award an eight-pointed star in the shape of sun rays in silver

rust evident on the front of the Iron Cross

multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 29 x 19 inches

to be awarded exclusively to all ranks of the Honourable East India Company's Forces

Instituted April 7 1815 by Emperor Franz I

China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). A National Census Commemorative Medal 1940 Auction The base of the award(Kokuseichsa kinen medaru ). Instituted in 1940. In bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: This National Census Commemorative Medal was conferred in commemoration of the Temporary National Census which began on October 1, 1940. Sources assume that this medal was awarded to census takers and others involved in the process. The Japanese characters on the reverse