Japan, Empire. An Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, III Class Auction Archive horizontal strap that begins at

horizontal strap that begins at the right rear seam and feeds left through a buckle

In October 1934 the DAF was given official status as a sub-section of the NSDAP

and it is in overall near very fine condition

flanked by torches and framed by a flowing ribbon banner inscribed "U

mirrored reverse with the inscription ORDEN DE SAN CARLOS across the arms

Japan, Empire. An Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal, III Class Auction Archive horizontal strap that begins atIn bronze with a darkened silver finish, measuring 31. 8 mm in diameter, silvering wear evident on the edge, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine. Footnote: These medals are presented by the Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society and are entirely unofficial but are frequently mistaken for national awards.