Japan, Empire. An 1874 War Medal Buy Now known in the Austrian courts

known in the Austrian courts as Franz

maker marked "BIRKS" on the inside lid

An oblong pin constructed of silvered zinc

A Second  Italian Artillery Regimental Medal - Bronze

it is in an overall near mint condition

Japan, Empire. An 1874 War Medal Buy Now known in the Austrian courtsIn silver, with the obverse depicting two paulownia flowers encircling Japanese characters which translate to War Medal. The reverse is also inscribed with Japanese characters translating to Meiji 7th Year First Year of the Dog. The medal is attached to its suspension with a bar with Japanese translating to Taiwan. The medal measures at 25 mm in diameter and weighs 19. 4 grams (inclusive of suspension bar). There is a small disconnect between the