Japan, Empire. A First War Victory Medal With Case Newly Listed bronze palm on original ribbon

bronze palm on original ribbon with fabric clasp

48 mm (w) x 98

a rare example by a fine maker and stands in extremely fine

with hand painted Hanovarian horse on red enameling

Constructed of black cotton twill

Japan, Empire. A First War Victory Medal With Case Newly Listed bronze palm on original ribbonIn bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. In its balsa wood box of issue, consisting of a lid and base, extensive wear and fraying along one edge, along with a full length crack and soiling overall evident on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, box fair.