Japan, Empire. A Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, II Class with Case Province of China allowing for flush closure or

allowing for flush closure or for the sleeves to be rolled up during field activities

while the sides are quilted

and in otherwise good condition

rotated swastika insignia in the centre

Japan, Empire. A Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, II Class with Case Province of China allowing for flush closure or(Kaij Saigai Kyjo Kykai Krsh). Instituted in late 1923. A circular silver medal, the obverse with a central depiction of two figures attempting to stay afloat on a sinking vessel, the reverse inscribed Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal in Japanese characters, on a single toe suspension bar for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 31. 85 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition. In case of issue, wooden framed and