Mark Y on Japanese Medals: Who and When

The only known (for today) japanese medal that was marked with Y is 1928 Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal.



Thanks to the original paper wrappers we know who used this mark.

株式会社山崎商店 - Yamazaki Shop /Shoten/ Co., Ltd.


Y for Yamazaki

On the right we see a date


昭和參年拾貳月 - December 1928


Second known cariation of the wrapper bears different date.

昭和四年貳月- February 1929.

 

Two variations of mark Y are known.

Concave Y



Displaced mark.



Convex Y