Japan, Empire. A Medal for Public Service visually-hidden measuring 112 mm (w) x

measuring 112 mm (w) x 125 mm (h) x 28

A cross paty constructed of bronzed zinc

3rd Class for Twelve Years' Service (gilt tombac

and Hessen: War Honour Decoration (bronze

maker marked “B

Japan, Empire. A Medal for Public Service visually-hidden measuring 112 mm (w) xIn silver, bearing the Imperial Orchid Blossom Crest on the top of the obverse of the medal with Vertical Japanese Characters translating to Public Service , encircled by the Machurian grain Kaoliang. The reverse bears Japanese characters translating To Confer, To Bestow, To Aware. The medal measures at 35mm in diameter, weighs 24. 2 grams, and is on its period hook and eye ribbon. The rim presents two hallmarks, one 1000 silver mark in a diamond