Japan. A Civic Merit Medal With Case, Named Hold inscribed "The Best Kite in

inscribed "The Best Kite in the World

The crossguard is typical to this maker

An 1881 Kabul to Kandahar Star - Unnamed as issued

Friedrich Cross 1914-1918 - In bronze

WWII War Medal

Japan. A Civic Merit Medal With Case, Named Hold inscribed "The Best Kite inA Japanese Civic Merit Medal with Case; Named Blue Ribbon Merit Medal (Hosho) in Cased Silver, clasp engraved with the recipient's name, 30. 2 mm , on original ribbon with hook and eye, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, recessed medal bed, light contact, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The medal was established by Council of State Decree