Japan, Empire. An Imperial Empire Military Supporters' Association Merit Badge

In fire gilt silver with a silvered six-sided star, measuring 23.7 mm (w) x 31.3 mm inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, bow-tied ribbon with horizontal pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, Tokyo manufacturer's label on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case also extremely fine.