Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Newly Listed marked "1 BMI" and dated

marked "1 BMI" and dated "1941" on the left underside helmet lip

Four and half months after arriving in France

both unmarked and measuring 32 mm (w) x 95 mm (l)

the obverse center featuring the crowned monogram of Wilhelm

inscribed "GRAF FERD

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Newly Listed marked "1 BMI" and dated( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver gilt with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), weighs 55. 78 grams, includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight