Japan. A Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai) Distinguished Service Badge In Case United Republic of marked on the reverse but

marked on the reverse but illegible

including a "coup de grace" from HMS Venus eventually sank her

a high point of Civil War commemorative ceremonies

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Both documents are dated to Burgos on May 4

Japan. A Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai) Distinguished Service Badge In Case United Republic of marked on the reverse butSpecial Merit Badge; In silver with red, white, blue, orange, green, pink and yellow enamels, unmarked, 33. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its cherry blossom suspension, the medal suspended from a silver gilt bar with pinback, on its original bow tied ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by a tied purple cord with silver gilt tassels at either end, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt