Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals, Awards & Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with billowing clouds in the

with billowing clouds in the distance

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During the nineteenth century

The awards show patina from age and wear with the majority of the red enamels of the lettering having worn off and with light to moderate soiling to the ribbons

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals, Awards & Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with billowing clouds in the1. A 1904 1905 War Medal, Instituted March 31st, 1906. A circular bronze medal, on a single toe claw and medal bar for suspension, measuring 30. 3 mm; in case of issue, black lacquer over wood; 2. Medal of Honour. Instituted December 7 1881. In silver, a round medal bearing Japanese kanji encircled by a wreath on the obverse, reverse blank, worn on a decorative suspension with clasp indicating the date of conferral, a light blue ribbon with hook and