Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Foundation Merit Medal United Republic of marked on reverse with maker

marked on reverse with maker code “L/11” for Wilhelm Deumer

in order to give the wearer the option to hang the tunic from a hook

He commanded German forces in Norway

he spent two months in Japan on a refresher course

poor/fair condition

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Foundation Merit Medal United Republic of marked on reverse with makerInstituted in 1933. In blackened bronze, measuring 30. 3 mm in diameter, edge nicks, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The National Foundation Merit Medal was instituted on March 1, 1933, to acknowledge those who had been instrumental in establishing the new "independent" Great Manchu State. In 1934, it became the "Great Manchu Empire" and this medal was thus the first and last decoration of the