Japan, Empire. A Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, II Class with Case Auction Archive evidence of enamel wear on

evidence of enamel wear on obverse and reverse

its front bearing a silver cluster of oak leaves and thistles

an "M" in a circle to the right of the maker mark

but it was noted that he was experiencing "loss of power in his right forearm and hand"

Can run slowly 100 yards but this makes him breathe hard

Japan, Empire. A Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, II Class with Case Auction Archive evidence of enamel wear on(Kaij Saigai Kyjo Kykai Krsh). Instituted in late 1923. A circular silver medal, the obverse with a central depiction of two figures attempting to stay afloat on a sinking vessel, the reverse inscribed Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal in Japanese characters, on a single toe suspension bar for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 31. 85 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition. In case of issue, wooden framed and