Japan, Imperial. A Rare Flying Association Merit Medal, 1929 Archive With rare slide bar clasp

With rare slide bar clasp

complete with six of its seven towers intact (which is rare for the these three-dimensional models)

also in silvered aluminum

marked “65” for “Klein & Quenzer” manufacture

the reverse bears a black paper backer

Japan, Imperial. A Rare Flying Association Merit Medal, 1929 Archive With rare slide bar claspSilver with an inlayed ruby at the junction of the propellers, illustrating a screaming eagle, it's talons firmly grasping the propeller below, marked "T" and "H" on the left and right blades of the propeller, dated "1929" in Japanese on the reverse, 23. 8 mm x 35 mm, on original ribbon with hook and eye, dark patina, better than extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red velvet exterior, gilt characters on the inside lid, recessed medal