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Established in 1921, commemorating the first national census of the Japanese Empire.
It was awarded to all participants in the conduct of the census and to those who had necessary work in its preparation and conduct.
The medal is bronze, with a diameter of 30.3 mm, on the reverse 'Commemorative medal, Taisho 9 [1920] October 1st.' [国勢調査記念章大正九年十月一日. The case is unlacquered wood.
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