Japan Bereaved family medal

[Spasm]

I believe these were given to the wife or mother of a killed in action soldier from WW2. What does it actually say on the case lid and on the reverse of the medal?

[JapanX]

This is next of kin badge that was awarded not to "wife or mother", but to the nearest next of kin (in descending order):

1) wife

2) children

3) father

4) mother

5) grandfather

6) grandmother

7) grandchildren

8) older brother

9) older sister

10) younger brother

11) younger sister

I believe the inscription on the box reads "military next of kin medal" (same inscription on reverse of the badge).

Best,

Nick

[Chris Boonzaier]

Amazingly close in color and concept as the British WW1 cross for next of kin...