Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) Republic of In silvered enameled bronze

In silvered enameled bronze

(Württemberg Pickelhaube für Mannschaften)

incorporating two rows of five buttons each

Worcester Regiment in South Africa during the Boer War

green and violet enamels

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) Republic of In silvered enameled bronzeIn silver, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, on its original dark navy blue ribbon with hook and eye, indicating an award to philanthropists, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, purple velvet recessed medal bed, very light contact on the exterior, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The dark navy blue ribbon for the Merit Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 349