Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iv Class Badge, C.1920 Auction Archive 108 mm x 175 mm)

108 mm x 175 mm)

1st Class - In bronze gilt with period ribbon

Distinguished Military Service Medal

destroyed at least four enemy aircraft

his Eighth Second Airborne Division Association Membership Certificate (inscribed "The Eighth Second Airborne Division Association / To all whom these presents shall come

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iv Class Badge, C.1920 Auction Archive 108 mm x 175 mm)(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A foreign made award, in silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as IV class, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, with enamel wear and minor loss, on original ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order,