Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden with the majority of the

with the majority of the original silver finish worn off

five of the six lugs intact

a ribbon banner at the base inscribed "GUT LAND 1914-15"

Shaw was wounded again five months later

with reverse dates 1914-1916

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden with the majority of theIn silver, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, on its original dark navy blue ribbon with hook and eye, indicating an award to philanthropists, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, purple velvet recessed medal bed, very light contact on the exterior, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The dark navy blue ribbon for the Merit Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 349