Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class With Case, C.1920 GTRexclude The waistband is flanked on

The waistband is flanked on each side by adjustable straps

11 mm x 17

engravings of the dates “14” and “16” on either side

he was posted to the Air West Command

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class With Case, C.1920 GTRexclude The waistband is flanked on(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 71 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer