Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 01/11/2019 04: PM(Eisernes Kreuz 1914

01/11/2019 04: PM(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I

Sapper Joseph Irwin

1917 in Worms in the Rhineland

silver gilt bar affixed to its original ribbon with pinback

suspending by period enameled green laurel wreath also in Gold

Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 01/11/2019 04: PM(Eisernes Kreuz 1914In 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