Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden the reverse retaining two cut-down

the reverse retaining two cut-down threaded screw posts

with the majority of the original silver finish worn off

During the Korean conflict in 1953

with reverse dates 1914-1916

five of the six lugs intact

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden the reverse retaining two cut-downIn 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