Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China featuring two crossed palms set

featuring two crossed palms set with diamonds and rubies

After furthering his education at the Prussian Staff College

the obverse with an illegible maker’s mark

A Rare First War Austrian Marine Pilot Badge

the badge and hanger measuring 32 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) and 23 mm (w) x 23 mm (h)

Japan, Imperial. A Rare First War Victory Medal Province of China featuring two crossed palms setInstituted in 1920. In bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye, soldered ring, extremely fine. Footnote: The Victory Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 406 on September 17, 1920, to be awarded to "military personnel who served with merit and zeal between August 23, 1914 and January 9, 1920."