Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as did his brother

as did his brother

The blade sits securely within the ribbed nickel-silver crossguard

presents several folding creases

He was struck off strength to the 42nd Infantry Battalion on October 30

with original type suspension

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as did his brother( Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875. Multi piece construction in silver gilt with enamels and a red glass centerpiece, with paulownia flower suspension with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 46mm (w) x 40. 0mm (h) and weighing at 36. 2 grams, on a vertical pinback, with crazing and chips to enamels, period ribbon with rosette, better than very fine condition.