Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic silver gilt bar affixed to

silver gilt bar affixed to its original ribbon with pinback

Bronze Grade in zinc

1917 in Worms in the Rhineland

20 mm (w) x 109

the independent piece on the right end with a belt loop bearing a rectangular tab for placement upon the aforementioned clip

Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic silver gilt bar affixed toIn silver, presenting a cannon on the obverse, with two Japanese characters. The reverse bearing six Japanese characters. The medal is on its original period yellow ribbon with a hook and eye. It measures at 30mm in diameter and weighs 15. 3 grams (including ribbon). In extremely fine condition. Footnote: This medal was conferred upon Japanese individuals in recognition of contributions to the Coastal Defence Fund of 1887. The obverse Japanese