Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal Auction large white numbers with black

large white numbers with black drop shadows

dated 24 November 1941

original red

displays moderate soiling and wear

Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal Auction large white numbers with blackInstituted 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