This is a Japanese National Railways Merit Award and box, presented to individuals who made significant contributions during the era of Japanese National Railways. The Merit Award is made of pure silver with gold plating on the chrysanthemum crest, some of which has worn off. The box appears to be in excellent condition. If you understand the above and are a collector, would you be interested? Merit Award: 2.6cm X 2.2cm Weight: 11g Box: 9.4cm X 5.8cm X 2.0cm