Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) Province of China a scarce German-made example in

a scarce German-made example in better than very fine condition

a red and white enamelled Maltese Cross with C cyphers in each quadrant

a thin wire loop attached to the ends of the braided portions

2) An Austrian Medal of Valor ribbon

It left for Europe again on December 17

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) Province of China a scarce German-made example inIn 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