Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 visually-hidden missing its suspension as evidenced

missing its suspension as evidenced by the screw hole at the top of the medal

composed of thirty-seven icons

An early production high quality Luftwaffe Flak Badge in silvered tombac

It attracted former soldiers from WWI whose financial situation was unstable and who rejected the new democracy of the Weimar Republic

In mid 1943

Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 visually-hidden missing its suspension as evidencedIn silver, presenting a cannon on the obverse, with two Japanese characters. The reverse bearing six Japanese characters. The medal is on its original period yellow ribbon with a hook and eye. It measures at 30mm in diameter and weighs 15. 3 grams (including ribbon). In extremely fine condition. Footnote: This medal was conferred upon Japanese individuals in recognition of contributions to the Coastal Defence Fund of 1887. The obverse Japanese