Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 visually-hidden with silver paint

with silver paint

missing its suspension as evidenced by the screw hole at the top of the medal

and during the retreating battles in the vicinity of Frosinone-Monte Cassino he used T-mines to destroy seven tanks

bearing a central monogram and overlaid by a banner bearing a raised inscription of “MIT GOTT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND”)

Japan, Empire. A Yellow Ribbon Merit Medal, c.1887 visually-hidden with silver paintIn 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