ANTIQUE JAPANESE WW2 SILVER MEDAL PATRIOTIC WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION BADGE

Description

Guaranteed to be authentic and original.
Patriotic women's association merit badge
Silver washed alloy 1 3/16"
diameter medal
which has embossed to its obverse, against a pebbled background, a fouled anchor with a five-pointed red enamel star over it, beneath which arch upwards crossed sprays of cherry blossoms. A
columns of kanji characters are embossed to the reverse of the badge. It is suspended, through the ring to its top, from a horizontal bar, 3/16" tall and 1 1/16" wide, which is roughly in the form of a scroll, and against which are embossed the three elements of happiness:  pine, bamboo and plum blossom. A horizontal pin-back device is crimped to the reverse of this bar.  Light age (very minor silver tarnish) is evident throughout. It is nested into the corresponding depression to the navy blue flocked interior base
Having been in storage for over 100  years, it remains in
excellent condition
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Sailerking
and the Shogun's Gallery have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly.
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