For sale: A rare commemorative medal set from 1927 (Showa 2) commemorating the merger of Biwako Railway and Steamship! A valuable item with a sense of history! Product Details: Set Contents: 2 Biwako Railway and Steamship merger commemorative medals, in a dedicated case. Era: Showa 2 (1927) Condition: Deterioration present, please check the photos. Manufacturer: Shobido, Osaka Yodoyabashi Shobido is a long-established store founded in 1900, dealing in jewelry and commemorative items, offering a wide range of products including pottery, crystal, lacquerware, art textiles, cloisonné, and metal crafts. Historical Background: Biwako Railway and Steamship Co., Ltd. originated from Taiko Steamship, which operated Japan's first railway connecting ferry in 1882, and Konan Steamship, which began operations on the route from Otsu to Kusatsu in 1887. On January 21, 1927, Otsu Electric Tramway, Taiko Steamship, and Konan Steamship merged to become the current Biwako Railway and Steamship. This commemorative medal was manufactured to celebrate that merger. With a history of over 135 years, Biwako Railway and Steamship operates sightseeing boat services on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, inviting people on journeys across the lake. This medal is a valuable item symbolizing the boat trips on Lake Biwa, which were an important means of transportation in the days when railways were underdeveloped. One-owner item. Weight: 141g Diameter: 60mm Thickness: 5mm Highlights: Extremely rare 2-medal set High-quality medals made by Shobido A commemorative item that has walked alongside the history of Lake Biwa This wonderful commemorative medal set is a must-see item for collectors and history enthusiasts. Please take this opportunity to acquire it! If you have any questions or need more detailed information, please feel free to contact us. ※ This item is only listed on Mercari. We have confirmed websites that copy the photos and descriptions of this page and sell them at low prices. There is a risk of fraud. Please be careful.