each star point with nine emanating rays that feature a single ray flanked by a shorter emanating ray on both sides
Four and half months after arriving in France
and had been on flying status for sixty days (completing 35 hours) and could competently pilot an aircraft from zero to eighty horsepower
marked "1 BMI" and dated "1941" on the left underside helmet lip
inscribed "GRAF FERD
Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Newly Listed each star point with nine( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver gilt with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), weighs 55. 78 grams, includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight