Japan, Empire. A Lot Of Four Decorations & Awards Auction the obverse featuring eleven four-pointed

the obverse featuring eleven four-pointed gilt stars on an enameled black background

Early January 1943 saw her recover a Chariot crew

one with greening on the reverse

(1876-1918 Issue)

Japan, Empire. A Lot Of Four Decorations & Awards Auction the obverse featuring eleven four-pointedInstituted in 1888. Order of Merit: in silver with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 49. 2 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye; Membership Medal, Silver Grade: in aluminum, measuring 29. 3 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye; and War Commemorative Medal: in bronze, measuring 29. 5 mm in diameter, suspended from a bronze hanger with pinback, missing its catch. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII