Japan, Empire. A Lot of Two Orders with Service Badge Province of China and the addition of late-pattern

and the addition of late-pattern insignia

2 cm (l) x 3

Illegible handwritten initials are etched into the neck guard

The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated non-magnetic metal alloy hilt with a hooked quillon and pommel facilitating a comfortable grip

He was subsequently sent to the sanatorium at Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives (it was the first free tuberculosis hospital in the world: these centres were dedicated to assisting people in the early stages of lung disease

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Two Orders with Service Badge Province of China and the addition of late-pattern1. (Kinshi Kunsh). Instituted February 12th, 1890. In silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 56. 4 mm (l), with wear to reverse, in case of issue; 2. (). Instituted in 1888 by