This harmonica was made by Medal in Occupied Japan, 1945-1951. It is a Butterfly model, with 4 single holes and 8 reeds. This harmonica has a gray painted wooden comb with metal cover plates attached to the top and bottom with screws and nuts, and a metal loop. It is engraved:
BUTTERFLY
(and):
Medal
MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN
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