Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold then transferred to Military District

then transferred to Military District No

Photos show that he was taking part in an alpine sports competition in 1942

the obverse oval medallion presents a hand-painted depiction of St

the interior with a padded blue rayon lid liner and depressed blue velvet medal bed carefully fitted to accommodate the cross

measuring 68 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold then transferred to Military District(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 46 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. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet