Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Republic of sewn in place approximately 55

sewn in place approximately 55 mm apart

the exterior bearing a central depiction of the Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge in the form of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath

measuring 90 mm (w) x 131 mm (h)

a recipient of the Pour le Mérite and the German Cross in Silver

each side of which bears a raised and gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastika

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Republic of sewn in place approximately 55(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers suspension, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 72. 7mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with large rosette and hook and eye on the reverse, enamels intact, minor wear, extremely fine. Contained in the original case, black