Aardbeving in Japan 1923 1923

This bronze medal, created by Jacob Jan van Goor in 1923, commemorates the Great Kantō earthquake that struck Japan in 1923. The obverse depicts a Japanese man shaking hands with a Dutch man, symbolizing international solidarity. The reverse features a stylized representation of flames and the inscription "Steun Denning Voor De Slachtoffers Van De Grote Ramp Op Sept 1923," which translates to "Support the victims of the great disaster in September 1923." This commemorative medal, weighing 33.21 grams and measuring 4.1 cm in diameter, serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating earthquake and the global response to the tragedy.