Japan. A Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai) Distinguished Service Badge In Case Hold 53 mm x 67 mm

53 mm x 67 mm inclusive of eagle with crossed cannons and cannonballs suspension

marked with the worker's number "51" between the lion's rear foot and tail on the obverse

It was noted that Mercer "Could walk 15 miles with (a) pack on joining army

" The page carries the date

but likely maker is W

Japan. A Patriotic Women's Association (Aikoku Fujinkai) Distinguished Service Badge In Case Hold 53 mm x 67 mmSpecial Merit Badge; In silver with red, white, blue, orange, green, pink and yellow enamels, unmarked, 33. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its cherry blossom suspension, the medal suspended from a silver gilt bar with pinback, on its original bow tied ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by a tied purple cord with silver gilt tassels at either end, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt