demonstrating total loss of finish and extensive oxidation to the decoration
Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a field-grey rayon hexagon bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika
measuring 54 mm (w) x 39 mm (h)
studio marked “FOTO-KUNST-GOMA
Graz-Eggenberg”
Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders, Cased visually-hidden demonstrating total loss of finishIncludes: 1. Order of the Rising Sun, VII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 31 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette, in their hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, inside lid