Japan, Empire. Three Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Badges Auction Archive meaning that the interior of

meaning that the interior of the pouch was previously de-gutted - this was common practice with these bags

Sampson during combat operations in the waters of the West Indies and Cuba

including a 1914 Iron Cross with a 1939 II Type Clasp

that according to consignor this medal bar was found in (box is from Hannover

Japan, Empire. Three Imperial Time Expired Soldiers League Badges Auction Archive meaning that the interior of(Teikoku Zaiko Gunjin Kai) Large Basic Member's Badge (two piece construction, silver star mounted to a silver base, obverse featuring the symbol of the organization: the army cap badge star and crossed swords over a fouled anchor, all within a shield, measuring 27. 8 mm (w) x 44. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, traces of gilt remains on the star); and two Small Basic Member's Badge (two piece construction, gilt star mounted to a silver base, obverse