Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal Auction Instituted May 20

Instituted May 20

In silver gilt with dark green enamels

original red

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a raised Saxon coat of arms

displays moderate soiling and wear

Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal Auction Instituted May 20Instituted in 1933. In blackened bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, with three characters hand carved into the lid over the top five gilt characters, white felt recessed medal bed, edge wear on the exterior, case very fine. Footnote: The National Foundation Merit Medal was