Japan, Empire. A Medal for Public Service Hold NORDHAUSEN”

NORDHAUSEN”

1 Clasp - SASKATCHEWAN (S'DT

Projecting from the rear of the cockade and held in place by a metal loop is a white horse hair plume

The document was signed in faded black ink by Commander of the 1st Ski Division

Japan, Empire. A Medal for Public Service Hold NORDHAUSEN”In silver, bearing the Imperial Orchid Blossom Crest on the top of the obverse of the medal with Vertical Japanese Characters translating to Public Service , encircled by the Machurian grain Kaoliang. The reverse bears Japanese characters translating To Confer, To Bestow, To Aware. The medal measures at 35mm in diameter, weighs 24. 2 grams, and is on its period hook and eye ribbon. The rim presents two hallmarks, one 1000 silver mark in a diamond