Japan, Empire. Five Decorations & Awards Province of China 1937 - Silvered die-stamped alloy

1937 - Silvered die-stamped alloy

He is confirmed on the Denby/Roncetti Roll as being with the Royal Canadian Dragoons

obverse centre with a gilded silver applique bearing a blue enameled medallion with a gilt lion rampant

glue marks from collector mounting on both ends on the reverse

Japan, Empire. Five Decorations & Awards Province of China 1937 - Silvered die-stamped alloy1. Order of the Rising Sun, VII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,