Description
Victory Medal (211957 H
marked “ 800” (silver purity mark)
The Captain’s grandfather on the maternal side was William M
Accompanied by a lapel button denoting II Class via the rosette and silver and golden underlaid silk
Japan, Empire. An 18th Century Tsuba Archive Victory Medal (211957 HIn iron, obverse and reverse show gilded dragons, 74 mm (h) x 69. 5 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: A tsuba is a hand guard placed between the hilt and the blade on a Japanese sword to protect the hand and help balance the weight of the weapon.