Japan. An Order Of The Rising Sun, 4Th Class; German Mounted Hold Shield in gilded brass

Shield in gilded brass

The medal was bestowed upon individuals for deeds involving the saving of lives in peril

Toned extremely fine

Canadian Centennial Medal

but the interior pages remain unaffected

Japan. An Order Of The Rising Sun, 4Th Class; German Mounted Hold Shield in gilded brassIn silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, centre red glass cabochon, measuring 46 mm (w) x 69. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension, on its original German style ribbon, likely removed from German medal bar, with minor crazing, chipping and repair evident on the white enamelled rays on both sides, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was