Japan, Empire. A Buddhist Pin Newly Listed measuring 42 mm (w) x

measuring 42 mm (w) x 455 mm (l)

and contained in original carton of issue

It was the most junior of all the Swedish orders

the obverse with a central medallion bearing the crowned cipher of King Ludwig II within a border in the form of a buckled belt inscribed with lettering reading “Merenti” (Latin - “Merit”)

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a brown lightly textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior

Japan, Empire. A Buddhist Pin Newly Listed measuring 42 mm (w) xBronze Buddhist pin with blue and white enamels, slight scratch to enamels on obverse, reverse with inscription and a horizontal pinback, measuring at 21. 3mm in diameter and weighing 4. 3 grams.