Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden Pflanzer-Baltin became General of Cavalry

Pflanzer-Baltin became General of Cavalry from October 1912 and he served on the general staff

Shaw was wounded again five months later

Upon return to Australia in 1954

7cm wing tip to wing tip

with reverse dates 1914-1916

Japan, Empire. A Merit Medal for Philanthropists (Konjuhosho) visually-hidden Pflanzer-Baltin became General of CavalryIn silver, measuring 30. 2 mm in diameter, on its original dark navy blue ribbon with hook and eye, indicating an award to philanthropists, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, purple velvet recessed medal bed, very light contact on the exterior, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The dark navy blue ribbon for the Merit Medal was established by Imperial Edict No. 349