Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Decorations Hold The Viet Cong guerrillas

The Viet Cong guerrillas

then awarded in five classes thereafter

and two Department of the Army Commander's Awards for Public Service (in bronze

issued on 16 January 1941 and retaining a certified black-and-white portrait of Ankerstein with fingerprint samples

Riveted to the reverse of the shaft is a black leather strap with a functional snap button for uniform suspension

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Four Decorations Hold The Viet Cong guerrillasAn Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, in silver and enamels, measures 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), worn on the ribbon, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a boutonniere, and contained in the original case of issue, in black lacquer with purple interior, very fine. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class, in silver, measures 30. 5 mm (w) x 32. 2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. Accompanied by the boutonniere. Contained in the