Japan. A Civic Merit Medal With Case, Named Hold in fine quality leatherette case

in fine quality leatherette case of issue (marked Rudolf Souval

ribbon device

starts with portrait photo of Naval ratings

1872 in St

engraved to "VICTOR JEHL-CASTANO BRIGADIER AU 4e HUSSARDS" on the reverse

Japan. A Civic Merit Medal With Case, Named Hold in fine quality leatherette caseA Japanese Civic Merit Medal with Case; Named Blue Ribbon Merit Medal (Hosho) in Cased Silver, clasp engraved with the recipient's name, 30. 2 mm , on original ribbon with hook and eye, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, recessed medal bed, light contact, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was established by Council of State Decree