Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Auction Archive With the exception of a

With the exception of a small cadre of career officers

First Class Cross with Swords -  in bronze gilt and enamels

the helmet is also missing the chinstrap

where he became a prominent benefactor

He attacked an enemy Rumpler two-seater which broke up

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Auction Archive With the exception of a(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by