Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Shrine Foundation Medal Auction 6 grams (inclusive of ribbon

6 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp)

small chips near handle and loss of green glaze

hand detailed tower is particularly noteworthy for fine craftsmanship

and the German Cross in Gold

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Shrine Foundation Medal Auction 6 grams (inclusive of ribbonInstituted in 1940. In silvered bronze, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, edge nicks, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, yellow dimpled exterior, silvered characters on the lid, pressed board recessed medal bed, accompanied by an additional shortened ribbon, light scuffing on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: In 1935, the Special Service Bureau of the