the reverse inscribed FÜR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) within a circular oak wreath
two oxidation spots on the obverse of the VM
securing in place a black oilcloth chinstrap
The interior top is lined with paper maché
Unofficial - Two-piece construction
Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Vi Class With Case Archive the reverse inscribed FÜR VERDIENST(, Kyokujitsu sh). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 71 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 9. 5 mm in diameter rosette, in their hardshelled case of issue, balsa