Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction who was on an extended

who was on an extended leave

A No 192843”

and received the Wound Badge in Black on 28 August 1944

Woodhall of "Alberta"

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction who was on an extended(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers and larger size versus the Officer's badge designating it as III class, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and integral suspension, both sides with chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, along with purple enamel loss on the top