Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Hold Sewn in place above the

Sewn in place above the left breast pocket are four independent levels of ribbon bars: level one - Army Distinguished Service Medal and Silver Star

A Landwehr Long Service Cross I Class

all constructed of densely woven silver-white machine embroidery on a grey wool backer

While he was in hospital

It is addressed to "J

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Hold Sewn in place above the( Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875. Multi piece construction in silver gilt with enamels and a red glass centerpiece, with paulownia flower suspension with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 46mm (w) x 40. 0mm (h) and weighing at 36. 2 grams, on a vertical pinback, with crazing and chips to enamels, period ribbon with rosette, better than very fine condition.