Japan, Empire. An Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, III Class Auction Archive the cypher with thirty-three inset

the cypher with thirty-three inset rubies with a beaded Gold border

Staffordshire

refinished gilt and therefore in near mint condition

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Japan, Empire. An Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, III Class Auction Archive the cypher with thirty-three insetIn bronze with a darkened silver finish, measuring 31. 8 mm in diameter, silvering wear evident on the edge, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: These medals are presented by the Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society and are entirely unofficial but are frequently mistaken for national awards.