The Star Wars Imperial Medal is a collectible replica from Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. The medal first became available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities within the Galaxy’s Edge park in 2022. Wear the medal or put the piece on display to show your allegiance to Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine and the First Galactic Empire!
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The collectible prop replica is comprised of a circular, antique gold-colored metal medallion emblazoned with the striking and fearsome six-spoked Imperial emblem design. Medal attaches to a striped black and white cloth ribbon. The medal measures 3.5 inches in diameter while the lanyard measures 42 inches long and 2 inches wide. One size fits all.
Wear the medal or display the prop inside its attractive black faux-leather display box. The sleek keepsake box features an embossed Imperial emblem on the top and black interior lining. Box utilizes a self-stick closure.
Imperial Emblem Backstory
According to Star Wars lore, Emperor Palpatine’s Empire adapted the emblem from the eight-spoked Republic crest during the Empire’s founding year in 19 BBY. A bold symbol of the Empire, the Imperial emblem adorns a variety of items ranging from uniforms, to armor, and cargo crates up to flags and even starships!
John Mollo, costume designer for the film Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), developed the Imperial emblem. Mollo’s design took inspiration from an overhead view 18th century fortifications (Source: Star Wars Insider Magazine #98 in 2008).
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Although Disney initially released the Imperial Medal at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, the medal is currently available online at shopdisney.com as well. Disney also released a Medal of Yavin replica in 2022.
