See also https://asiamedals.info/threads/captured-kites-allied-soldiers-bringbacks.11884 ; https://asiamedals.info/threads/captured-rising-suns-allied-soldiers-bringbacks.26382/.
Sash badge.
Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 70.7 x 69.6 mm.
Weight 92 g.
A five-clawed, detailed dragon imposed in the center in relief on a blue enamel backing, encompassed by 28 red jewels and five auspicious clouds. The reverse has four rivets and four engraved characters "Order of Merit Decoration".
Looks like the last owner used sash badge as an exotic necklace.
Robbie Ashlock who worked for several years on the occupation force of General Douglas MacArthur departed from Yokohama on March 4, 1949 and arrived in Seattle on March 16, 1949. Since then this set has been in the possession of her family.
Sash badge.
Silver, gilt, enamel.
Size 70.7 x 69.6 mm.
Weight 92 g.
A five-clawed, detailed dragon imposed in the center in relief on a blue enamel backing, encompassed by 28 red jewels and five auspicious clouds. The reverse has four rivets and four engraved characters "Order of Merit Decoration".
Looks like the last owner used sash badge as an exotic necklace.