Japan, Empire. A Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, II Class with Case Province of China rotated swastika insignia in the

rotated swastika insignia in the centre

=GELÄNDESPORTWART”  in Fraktur script

National Cemetery Interment Card

crazing evident in the white enamels on the lower arm

and in otherwise good condition

Japan, Empire. A Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, II Class with Case Province of China rotated swastika insignia in the(Kaij Saigai Kyjo Kykai Krsh). Instituted in late 1923. A circular silver medal, the obverse with a central depiction of two figures attempting to stay afloat on a sinking vessel, the reverse inscribed Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal in Japanese characters, on a single toe suspension bar for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 31. 85 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition. In case of issue, wooden framed and