the arms bearing a raised inscription of “KÖNIG UND VATERLAND” (“KING AND FATHERLAND”)
edged by red “Rot” Waffenfarbe piping (signifying artillery branch)
the tunic without maker
The dial is marked below the 12 o’clock hour marker with “RCAF”
a German-made example in near extremely fine condition
Japan, Imperial. A Medal of Honour, with Case Archive the arms bearing a raisedInstituted December 7 1881. In silver, a round medal bearing Japanese kanji encircled by a wreath on the obverse, reverse plain, worn on a decorative suspension with clasp indicating the date of conferral, a dark blue ribbon with hook and eye on reverse, measures 30. 2 mm (d), dark patina, minor wear, in very fine condition. Contained in its case of issue, a black lacquer case with dark red silk and velvet interior, accompanied by a bow lapel pin in