Japan. Medal for Public Service Buy Now a series of nicks evident

a series of nicks evident on Pavelić's cheek and neck

the VM with bruising

7mm (w) x 19

scattered wear patches on the belt's reverse

Japan. Medal for Public Service Buy Now a series of nicks evidentIn silver, bearing the Imperial Orchid Blossom Crest on the top of the obverse of the medal with Vertical Japanese Characters translating to Public Service , encircled by the Machurian grain Kaoliang. The reverse bears Japanese characters translating To Confer, To Bestow, To Aware. The medal measures at 35mm in diameter, weighs 24. 2 grams, and is on its period hook and eye ribbon. The rim presents two hallmarks, one 1000 silver mark in a diamond