Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal Auction Archive 5 inclusive of its integral

5 inclusive of its integral ring

with a national eagle clutching a swastika on the top of the badge

the mouthpiece independent of the receiver on the mouthpipe

1869923 Sergeant F

Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal Auction Archive 5 inclusive of its integralInstituted in 1933. In blackened bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, with three characters hand carved into the lid over the top five gilt characters, white felt recessed medal bed, edge wear on the exterior, case very fine. Footnote: The National Foundation Merit Medal was