Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold Following graduation

Following graduation

and Grand Officer Breast Star: four-piece construction

The medal was issued for forty-seven engagements or skirmishes and some were awarded with several engagement bars

Keeping the feet dry and avoiding the dreaded "trench foot" was a high priority

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Calgary

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold Following graduation, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the