Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) Republic of 1916 and to Unteroffizier (NCO)

1916 and to Unteroffizier (NCO) on December 10

67 mm (w) x 49

then transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Epsom on November 13th for an additional week

with Pendant

supported by the 20th Light Division and Second Army siege and howitzer battery groups

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) Republic of 1916 and to Unteroffizier (NCO)In 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