Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations GTRexclude (Marine-Brigade “Ehrhardt” Ärmelabzeichen)

(Marine-Brigade “Ehrhardt” Ärmelabzeichen)

60 mm (w) x 31

Two First War 253rd Infantry Battalion Insignia - Collar Tab: pickled brass

1916 and taken on strength in the field the following day

with a chip in red enamel border on 12 o’clock arm of cross

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations GTRexclude (Marine-Brigade “Ehrhardt” Ärmelabzeichen)1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, (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. 5 mm (w) x 70. 95 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple