Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. visually-hidden inscribed "HOWITZER MCMXXXIV" in gold-coloured

inscribed "HOWITZER MCMXXXIV" in gold-coloured ink

brick buildings and tropical settings

An Early Cased Flak Badge by Brehmer - in nickel-silver

by the battalion commander

With the ceasing of hostilities

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. visually-hidden inscribed "HOWITZER MCMXXXIV" in gold-coloured(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, an eight pointed silver star, bearing a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to obverse, inclusive of suspension 86. 2 mm (h) x 54. 5 mm (w), on original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,