Japan, Empire. Two Commemorative Medals United Republic of to be utilized in guarding

to be utilized in guarding prisoners of war when on work details outside of the prisons

dark patina on the cross

on occasion of his 50th anniversary of military service

extremely fine condition with light scuffing of the cover and minor rust-related discolouration on the first pages

with period replacement lugs

Japan, Empire. Two Commemorative Medals United Republic of to be utilized in guardingShowa Enthronement Commemorative Medal (instituted in 1928, in silver, with a gilt Imperial chrysanthemum emblem on the obverse, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, in its hardshelled case of issue, gilt characters on the lid, lightly soiled recessed medal medal in white felt); and 2600th National Anniversary Commemorative Medal (in bronze gilt, measuring 30. 3 mm in diameter, contact marks, original ribbon with hook and