Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, IV Class Republic of measuring approximately 300 mm x

measuring approximately 300 mm x 33 mm

sharpened tip

and a large Rogue Chevron (three large light blue embroidery stripes

itself measuring 38 mm (w) x 36 mm (h)

Between May and August of 1940 he was part of the Fahr-Ersatz Abteilung 13 Genesenden-Schwadron (Driver Reserve Detachment 13 Convalescent Squadron)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, IV Class Republic of measuring approximately 300 mm xInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 72. 4 mm (h) x 45. 4 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state