Japan, Imperial. A Medal of Honour, with Case Newly Listed ATLANTIC FLEET

ATLANTIC FLEET

He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on February 20

obverse illustrating Christopher Columbus' ships

On the evening of March 26th

Japan, Imperial. A Medal of Honour, with Case Newly Listed ATLANTIC FLEETInstituted December 7 1881. In silver, a round medal bearing Japanese kanji encircled by a wreath on the obverse, reverse plain, worn on a decorative suspension with clasp indicating the date of conferral, a dark blue ribbon with hook and eye on reverse, measures 30. 2 mm (d), dark patina, minor wear, in very fine condition. Contained in its case of issue, a black lacquer case with dark red silk and velvet interior, accompanied by a bow lapel pin in