Japan, Imperial. A Rare Flying Association Merit Medal, 1929 Archive marked “65” for “Klein &

marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer” manufacture

Order of Military Merit in Gold c 1890 - in Gold and white enamels (for Peace-time Merit)

2009 after a long and valiant battle with pulmonary fibrosis

24 mm x 116 mm each

the reverse bears a black paper backer

Japan, Imperial. A Rare Flying Association Merit Medal, 1929 Archive marked “65” for “Klein &Silver 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