※※※※Please be sure to refer to the profile before applying if you wish to purchase※※※※ This is the Manchukuo Founding Merit Medal. I believe the medal itself is in relatively good condition. The box has minor scratches and one spot where the lacquer is chipped. I will show the noticeable scratches and stains in the photos, but please understand that there may be other minor scratches and stains besides these before applying to purchase. This commemorative medal was established in 1933 by the Emperor of Manchukuo to commemorate the merits of the founding of the state. Established law: Founding Merit Medal Ordinance (Daido 2nd year, March 1st, Decree No. 11) Design: Produced by the Manchukuo State Council Medal: Circular, 3cm in diameter, copper Obverse: "Founding" written vertically in the center, surrounded by crossed sorghum stalks Reverse: "Great Manchukuo Founding Merit Medal Daido 1st Year" written in three vertical lines Button: Copper Ribbon: 3cm wide, with 5 vertical stripes of black, white, yellow, red, and blue Award recipients: Those who contributed to the founding of Manchukuo (politicians, military personnel, and civil officials both domestically and internationally) Number awarded: Unknown - about 10,000? Manchukuo was founded in 1932 in Northeast China (Manchuria) under the leadership of Japan, but the circumstances of its founding (especially the Manchurian Incident) drew harsh criticism from the international community. The Founding Merit Medal played a role in emphasizing the legitimacy of the founding to the outside world and promoting patriotism and loyalty among the people of Manchukuo by honoring those involved in the founding as "heroes who built the foundation of the nation."