Japan, Empire. Three Awards & Decorations Auction December 1944 to January 1945

December 1944 to January 1945

Fabricated from bronze

to form a new service (the first of its kind in the world)

A Latin cross

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit)

Japan, Empire. Three Awards & Decorations Auction December 1944 to January 1945Imperial Gift Foundation Social Welfare Organization, Green Leaf Special Member's Badge (in silver with green and white enamels, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, suspended from a 39. 3 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) hanger with pinback, intact enamels, in its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined in white satin and padded, the recessed medal bed in violet