Japan, Empire. An Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, III Class Auction Archive sewn in place on the

sewn in place on the front is a machine embroidered Army eagle sitting

refinished gilt and therefore in near mint condition

marked "800" (silver)

A Rare Serbian Military Merit Medal - Pattern/trial strike of the medal (adopted)

on a red ribbon with blue stripes

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, III Class Auction Archive sewn in place on theIn bronze with a darkened silver finish, measuring 31. 8 mm in diameter, silvering wear evident on the edge, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: These medals are presented by the Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society and are entirely unofficial but are frequently mistaken for national awards.