Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China The organization ‘Le Mérite et

The organization ‘Le Mérite et Dévouement Français’ was founded in 1957 to encourage and recognise those who contribute to the prestige of France in the fields of culture

Ten years after his last appointment

Footnote: On War Service badges were worn by civilians during the First World War

the straps slotted and wrapped around black-finished magnetic metal buttons on either side

(Kriegsmarine Saucenschüssel)

Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China The organization ‘Le Mérite etInstituted in 1920. In bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, soldered ring, extremely fine. Footnote: The Victory Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 406 on September 17, 1920, to be awarded to "military personnel who served with merit and zeal between August 23, 1914 and January 9, 1920."