Japan, Imperial. A Rare Flying Association Merit Medal, 1929 Archive 2009 after a long and

2009 after a long and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis

gilt crown and centrepiece rings

marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer” manufacture

24 mm x 116 mm each

Japan, Imperial. A Rare Flying Association Merit Medal, 1929 Archive 2009 after a long andSilver with an inlayed ruby at the junction of the propellers, illustrating a screaming eagle, it's talons firmly grasping the propeller below, marked "T" and "H" on the left and right blades of the propeller, dated "1929" in Japanese on the reverse, 23. 8 mm x 35 mm, on original ribbon with hook and eye, dark patina, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red velvet exterior, gilt characters on the inside lid, recessed medal