Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Sapper Joseph Irwin

Sapper Joseph Irwin

suspending by period enameled green laurel wreath also in Gold

1863-1865 issue

Bronze Grade in zinc

silver gilt bar affixed to its original ribbon with pinback

Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Sapper Joseph IrwinIn 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