Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The blade sits securely within

The blade sits securely within the ribbed nickel-silver crossguard

as did his brother

presents several folding creases

inscribed "XVIII OLYMPIAD TOKYO" at the right and engraver marked "HATA" behind the woman's right foot

red felt red cross sewn in place in the centre

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The blade sits securely within( 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.