Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden Upon return to Australia in

Upon return to Australia in 1954

five of the six lugs intact

the reverse retaining two cut-down threaded screw posts

Battleship of the 2nd Battle Squadron

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden Upon return to Australia 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