Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Auction maker marked "55" (J E

maker marked "55" (J E Hammer & Shone) on the ring

contact marks evident on the centrepiece

with strong push button catch

as well as eight unconfirmed ones

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A 1937 Cultural Revitalization Medal With Case Auction maker marked "55" (J EIn silver with yellow, white, blue and pink enamels, 36. 7 mm x 37. 5 mm, original ribbon with silver pinback hanger, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt lettering on the lid, recessed medal bed, lightly scuffed on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: This medal is inscribed in Chinese and Japanese and was issued by the East Asia Cultural and Educational Policy Council, for