Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed consisting of 1) A Bavarian

consisting of 1) A Bavarian Order of Military Merit ribbon

consisting of a widely-reproduced image depicting the Führer in semi-profile and wearing an NSDAP Political Leader’s suit

20 mm x 74

He was recognized for gallant and distinguished services in 1916

A later announcement appeared in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 32031 of Tuesday

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed consisting of 1) A Bavarian(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