Japan, Empire. An Acting Sub-Lieutenant Bicorne with Epaulettes, c.1940 United Republic of and red Dutch national tri-colour

and red Dutch national tri-colour

the reverse features the text WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42 (WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42) featuring a crossed sword and branch below

In the fall of that same year

In silver and marked "900" (silver)

approximately 4-1/2" in length

Japan, Empire. An Acting Sub-Lieutenant Bicorne with Epaulettes, c.1940 United Republic of and red Dutch national tri-colourContained in their original box, with label of manufacturer Taka Honda, Yanagihara Kyoto on interior lid, with wearers name 'Toka Rouzato' on label on exterior of case; featuring red velvet protective cover, relieving a matching set of Acting Sub Lieutenant epaulettes, of high quality and make in heavily gilt bullion, each presenting a silvered bullion anchor, button and under clasp for attachment; both are held in place upon stays by string (one