Japan, Empire. A First National Census Medal Newly Listed The interior headband is cracked

The interior headband is cracked in multiple spots and has started to degenerate through age and wear

mother of pearl style backer

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN THE FIRE BRIGADE”)

An Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate to Gefreiter (lance corporal) Hans Vonbrunn of the 1st Battalion of Panzer Regiment 35

Japan, Empire. A First National Census Medal Newly Listed The interior headband is crackedIn Bronze, with a vertical pin back on a laterally pierced ball suspension, measuring at 30. 3mm in diameter and weighing at 17. 2 grams, with original ribbon, in very fine condition. Footnote: The medal was instituted by Imperial Edict on June 17, 1921, to acknowledge those who participated and assisted in the first national Japanese census that began on October 1, 1920.