Japan, Empire. An 1874 War Medal visually-hidden in its cardboard package of

in its cardboard package of issue

It was noted that he had it from childhood

constructed of bronze and painted in a subtle olive-drab

As his father had predeceased him

Japan, Empire. An 1874 War Medal visually-hidden in its cardboard package ofIn silver, with the obverse depicting two paulownia flowers encircling Japanese characters which translate to War Medal. The reverse is also inscribed with Japanese characters translating to Meiji 7th Year First Year of the Dog. The medal is attached to its suspension with a bar with Japanese translating to Taiwan. The medal measures at 25 mm in diameter and weighs 19. 4 grams (inclusive of suspension bar). There is a small disconnect between the