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In its box of issue, gilt characters of the lid, wear evident on the exterior, box very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Red Cross Decorations and Medals are presumed to have been established on October 1, 1938, and as in Japan, they were official awards that could be worn on the uniform. They were designed after the Japanese Red Cross awards and were probably awarded in much the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129683530005,"sku":"W6270.RL1","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_9868_1.jpg?v=1692894551"},{"product_id":"china-occupied-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-viii-class-w5664rl2","title":"China, Occupied Manchukuo. 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In silver, measuring 30.5 mm in diameter, scattered tarnishing, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: In 1935, the Special Service Bureau of the Kwantung Army announced plans to build a Shinto shine in Manchukuo, to \"\"promote friendship between Japan and Manchukuo, and dedicated to the Sun Goddess, the Emperor Meiji, and the Manchu ancestors\"\". During the war years, the Japanese Army customarily erected these shrines in newly conquered lands, to symbolize the spread of the Imperial rule. The National Foundation Sacred Shrine was formally established in the national palace at Hsinking on July 15, 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. 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Instituted in 1888 (multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 43.5 mm (w) x 48.2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, chipping and crazing in multiple red cabochons, original ribbon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Empire: China Incident War Medal (in bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, original ribbon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Manchukuo: Emperor Pu Yi's Imperial Visit to Japan Commemorative Medal. Instituted in 1935 (in frosted silver, measuring 30 mm (w) x 38.5 mm (h), scattered frosted silvering wear, original ribbon with hook and eye). Ranging from near fine to better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132677607701,"sku":"W7211.RL1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_mnc5341_1.jpg?v=1692902129"},{"product_id":"japan-empire-manchukuo-five-awards-w7227rl1","title":"Japan, Empire, Manchukuo. Five Awards","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Empire: Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class (旭日章, Kyokujitsu-shō). Instituted in 1875 (in silver, measuring 30.8 mm (w) x 33.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with hook and eye).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Empire: Order of the Sacred Treasure, VIII Class (瑞宝章, Zuihōshō). Instituted in 1888 (in silver, measuring 36.8 mm (w) x 41.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Empire: Russo-Japanese War Medal 1904-1905. Instituted in 1906 (in bronze gilt, measuring 30.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Manchukuo: National Shrine Foundation Commemorative Medal. Instituted in 1940 (in silver, measuring 30.3 mm in diameter, original ribbon with hook and eye).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Unidentified Regimental Medal (in silver, measuring 30.5 mm in diameter, original Red Cross ribbon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanging from fine to better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132678590741,"sku":"W7227.RL1","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m21_mnc5393_1.jpg?v=1692902134"},{"product_id":"china-japanese-occupied-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-vi-class-c1935-w7273rl1","title":"China, Japanese Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vi Class, C.1935","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. Produced by the Japanese Mint. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red glass circular centerpiece ring, measuring 49 mm (w) x 76.5 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The \"Ching Yun Chang\"’ was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to recipients of the 1st through 8th Orders of Merit, and is the exact equivalent of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. It is known as Order of the Prosperous Clouds (also known as the Order of the Auspicious Clouds). The number of II Class of the Order produced by the Japanese Mint was 689, between 1934 and 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132998275349,"sku":"W7273.RL1","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/40_m21_mnc2425_1.jpg?v=1692903475"},{"product_id":"manchukuo-japanese-occupation-a-national-foundation-merit-medal-w5692rl2","title":"Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. A National Foundation Merit Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1933. In blackened bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, with three characters hand-carved into the lid over the top five gilt characters, white felt recessed medal bed, edge wear on the exterior, case very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The National Foundation Merit Medal was instituted on March 1, 1933, to acknowledge those who had been instrumental in establishing the new \"independent\" Great Manchu State. In 1934, it became the \"Great Manchu Empire\" and this medal was thus the first and last decoration of the Japanese puppet Independent State of Manchukuo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135882809621,"sku":"W5692.RL2","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19-6271_1_1.jpg?v=1775165254"},{"product_id":"japan-occupied-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-pillar-of-state-vii-class-w7689rl1","title":"Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillar Of State, Vii Class","description":"(国家支柱勋章 \/ Guójiā zhīzhù xūnzhāng \/ 柱国章). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, white, blue and yellow enamels, with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 40.5 mm (w) x4 3.9 mm (h) and weighing 24.7 grams, intact enamels, original period ribbon, extremely fine.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135886348565,"sku":"W7689.RL1","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc2326_726_1.jpg?v=1692912422"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-vi-class-w8057","title":"Japan, Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Vi Class","description":"Instituted in 1936. In silver with yellow, white, blue, and red enamels, on obverse, reverse bearing Japanese characters, measuring at 40.3mm (w) x 43.7mm (h-to top of suspension) and weighing at 35.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135894966549,"sku":"W8057","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc1933_536.jpg?v=1692912472"},{"product_id":"japan-occupied-manchukuo-a-national-shrine-foundation-medal-w6048rl2","title":"Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Shrine Foundation Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1940. In silvered bronze, measuring 30.5 mm in diameter, edge nicks, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, yellow dimpled exterior, silvered characters on the lid, pressed board recessed medal bed, accompanied by an additional shortened ribbon, light scuffing on the exterior, case better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: In 1935, the Special Service Bureau of the occupying Japanese Imperial Kwantung (or Guandong) Army announced plans to build a Shinto Shrine in Manchukuo, to \"promote friendship between Japan and Manchukuo, and dedicated to the Sun Goddess, the Emperor Meiji, and the Manchu ancestors\". During the war years, the Japanese Army customarily erected these shrines in newly conquered lands, to symbolize the spread of the Imperial rule. The National Foundation Sacred Shrine was formally established in the national palace at Hsinking on July 15, 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135963975957,"sku":"W6048.RL2","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_19435_1_1.jpg?v=1752689719"},{"product_id":"china-japanese-occupied-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-vii-class-c1940-eu20513rl1","title":"China, Japanese Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Vii Class, C.1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e(国家支柱勋章 \/ Guójiā zhīzhù xūnzhāng \/ 柱国章). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, white, blue and yellow enamels, measuring 40.5 mm (w) x 50.7 mm (h), intact enamels, replacement ribbon, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Pillars of the State was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered similar to the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, the reverse featuring Japanese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136235163925,"sku":"EU20513.RL1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc7956_841_1.jpg?v=1692913858"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-i-class-set-in-case-m0530-82","title":"Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, I Class Set in Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted on March 1 1934 by Emperor Kang Teh of Machuria. A beautiful and rare set of the Order of the Auspicious Clouds, presenting a sash badge in silver gilt, a four point star with clusters of three rays, the central enamelled in white with each flanking ray in yellow, between each cluster of rays sits a blue enamelled cloud and the space below enamelled in black, the obverse medallion with a central yellow field encircled by a red ring, the badge is suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with the petals enamelled yellow, the reverse of the badge is plain with one central rivet, and the reverse of the suspension presents characters translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”, measures 71.15 mm (w) x 108.10 mm (h – inclusive of suspension), weighs 85.4 grams, enamels intact, very minor gilt wear, remains in near mint condition. Accompanied by a full-length original sash of red and blue watered silk with large rosette and metal clasp underneath for badge attachment, in overall extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Star of the Set, in silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, with the enamelled insignia in the center representing a four point star with clusters of three rays, the central enamelled in white with each flanking ray in yellow, between each cluster of rays sits a blue enamelled cloud and the space below enamelled in black, the obverse medallion with a central yellow field encircled by a red ring, the reverse presents four rivets and central engraved characters translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”, offering a vertical pin and dual stay assembly, the star measures 89.40 mm (w) x 89.75 mm (h), weighs 117.8 grams, enamels intact, , catch and hinge functional, remains in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set is contained in its original case of issue, a black lacquered exterior with the lid marked with characters and a orchid blossom, the interior with a purple silk lid and recessed purple velvet medal bed, the top half presents a storage compartment for the neck ribbon, measures 135 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 70 mm (d), minor wear to exterior and interior, hinge and clasp functional, a lovely case in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decorations are held in a fitted wooden box with images of the set adhered to the exterior lid, stamp on the edge, the wooden box measures 145 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) x 65 mm (d), minor wear in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This order is also known as the Order of the Prosperous Cloud. The badge displays the five colours of the national flag and therefore the five races.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46263699144981,"sku":"M0530-82","price":6113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC7436.jpg?v=1694186124"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-ii-class-set-in-case-m0530-87","title":"Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, II Class Set in Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted on March 1 1934 by Emperor Kang Teh of Machuria. A beautiful and rare set of the Order of the Auspicious Clouds, presenting a neck badge in silver gilt, a four point star with clusters of three rays, the central enamelled in white with each flanking ray in yellow, between each cluster of rays sits a blue enamelled cloud and the space below enamelled in black, the obverse medallion with a central yellow field encircled by a red ring, the badge is suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with the petals enamelled yellow, the reverse of the badge is plain with one central rivet, and the reverse of the suspension presents characters translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”, measures 62.20 mm (w) x 95.35 mm (h- inclusive of suspension), weighs 56.3 grams (including ribbon), worn on full length original neck ribbon with metal clasp, the badge shows very minor enamel wear on the tip of the white 12 o’clock ray, otherwise the enamels and badge are in better than extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Star of the Set, in silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, with the enamelled insignia in the center representing a four point star with clusters of three rays, the central enamelled in white with each flanking ray in yellow, between each cluster of rays sits a blue enamelled cloud and the space below enamelled in black, the obverse medallion with a central yellow field encircled by a red ring, the reverse presents four rivets and central engraved characters translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”, offering a vertical pin and dual stay assembly, the star measures 90.45 mm (w) x 90.10 mm (h), weighs 75.4 grams, enamels intact, central yellow medallion slightly loose, catch and hinge functional, remains in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set is contained in its original case of issue, a black lacquered exterior with the lid marked with characters and a orchid blossom, the interior with a purple silk lid and recessed purple velvet medal bed, the top half presents a storage compartment for the neck ribbon, measures 118 mm (w) x 235 mm (l) x 45 mm (d), light wear to exterior and interior, hinge and clasp functional, a lovely case in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decorations are held in a fitted wooden box with images of the set adhered to the exterior lid, stamp on the edge, the wooden box measures 145 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) x 65 mm (d), minor wear in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: This order is also known as the Order of the Prosperous Cloud. 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A rare and near mint Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pillars of State, comprising a sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a four armed cross with four blocks on each tip, the base of the arms in red enamels, the space in each quadrant offers a silver gilt ray with a pearl at the tip, two other rays are present on each edge and feature a pearl on each side, all pearls are held with by three small claws, the obverse medallion sits a yellow enamelled octagonal pillar bordered by concentric bands of the other national colours including black, white, blue and red, with an outer ring of white with silver gilt dots, the reverse of the badge is plain with the engraved characters translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”, the badge measures 62.87mm (w) x 69.15mm (h – inclusive of suspension), weighs 98.3 grams, enamels intact, light wear of the gilt, a beautiful decoration in near mint condition. Accompanied by a full length red and yellow watered silk sash with central rosette and clasp for badge attachment, in near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Star of the Order, an eight point star with alternating clusters of seven of silver and five silver gilt smooth rays, the central medallion matches the insignia of the badge, portraying four red enamelled pillars with four blocks at each tip, with a main silver gilt ray with a pear at the tip in each quadrant with two flanking smooth rays and a central pearl in each, the obverse center features a yellow enamelled octagonal pillar bordered by concentric bands of the other national colours including black, white, blue and red, with an outer ring of white with silver gilt dots, the reverse presents the central engraved “Order of Merit Decoration” characters, with four rivets, and a vertical pin with dual stays assembly, the star measures 81.45mm (w) x 81.05 mm (h), weighs 113.3 grams, enamels intact, minor oxidation to rays, remains in near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContained in its original black lacquer case, gilded characters on the exterior, with a purple silk lid and purple velvet recessed medal bed with storage component for sash below, measures 135 mm (w) x 255 mm (l) x 77 mm (d), hinge and clasp functional, minor wear, remains in near mint condition. Accompanied by the original paper packaging and cardboard box with characters on both, a rare addition to an overall near mint Grand Cordon Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decorations are held in a fitted wooden box with images of the set adhered to the exterior lid, stamp on the edge, the wooden box measures 175 mm (w) x 305 mm (l) x 100 mm (d), minor wear in extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The design of the badge represents “love, sacrifice, perseverance and devotion, the highest principles of the Oriental Morals.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46263774576917,"sku":"M0530-88","price":7112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/3_03698cad-b98e-44ab-9690-9f1594dd374b.jpg?v=1694193794"},{"product_id":"china-manchukuo-japanese-occupation-a-national-census-commemorative-medal-1940-w7725","title":"China, Manchukuo (Japanese Occupation). 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The Japanese characters on the reverse translate to \"Kan Teh 7th Year \/ National Census Commemorative Medal \/ 10th Month 1st Day\". \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46414873133333,"sku":"W7725","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC9332.jpg?v=1751050450"},{"product_id":"china-japanese-occupied-manchuko-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-vii-class-c-1940-m0625-56","title":"China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted September 14th, 1936. Constructed of silver, with red, white, blue and yellow enamels, on a single toe claw with replacement medal bar for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40.3 mm (w) x 43.9 mm (l), weighing 26.20 grams, the horizontal suspension bar previously replaced, in near very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Order of the Pillars of the State was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered similar to the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, the reverse featuring Japanese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48415989858581,"sku":"M0625-56","price":201.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3051.jpg?v=1720624166"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-empire-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-viii-class-m0044-299","title":"Japan, Manchukuo Empire. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VIII. Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e (Guójiā zhīzhù xūnzhāng). Instituted September 14th, 1936. A well preserved example of this award, constructed of silver, featuring a four armed cross with four blocks on each tip, the space in each quadrant offers a silver ray with a small white enameled medallion, the obverse medallion sits a yellow enameled octagonal pillar bordered by concentric bands of the other national colours including black, white, blue and red, with an outer ring of white with silver gilt dots, the reverse of the badge is plain with the engraved characters translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”, on a single-toe suspension with a horizontal bar holding in place its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop clasp closure on the reverse, measuring 40.4 mm (w) x 50.4 mm (l), a beautiful decoration in better than extremely fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48416371409173,"sku":"M0044-299","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3229.jpg?v=1720634018"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-empire-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-ii-class-commander-badge-m0625-84","title":"Japan, Manchukuo Empire. 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Constructed of silver, consisting of an impressive four-pointed yellow and white enameled Ray Cross in gilded silver, with blue enameled Chinese Thunder Clouds on a black enameled background in each quadrant, obverse centre also in silver gilt exhibiting a yellow enameled centre encircled by a translucent red enameled ring, featuring a plain reverse also in silver gilt, suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with yellow enameled petals, featuring Japanese characters on the reverse standing for “Order of Merit Decoration”, with a slightly mismatched modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 62.2 mm (w) x 65.5 mm (l), weighing 75.19 grams, with light and shallow chips to the central red enameled ring, along with faint hairline cracking to the white enamels of the top arm, in near very fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48416414269717,"sku":"M0625-84","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3186_c14c39f7-9abc-48b3-ba77-6931a251a764.jpg?v=1720635601"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-empire-a-cased-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-vi-class-breast-badge-m0625-83","title":"Japan, Manchukuo Empire. 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Constructed of silver, consisting of a four-pointed yellow and white enameled Ray Cross in silver, with blue enameled Chinese Thunder Clouds on a black enameled background in each quadrant, obverse centre also in silver exhibiting a yellow enameled centre encircled by a translucent red enameled ring, featuring a plain reverse also in silver gilt, suspended by an Imperial orchid crest with yellow enameled petals, featuring Japanese characters on the reverse standing for “Order of Merit Decoration”, with a slightly mismatched modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 50.7 mm (l), weighing 42.33 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by a mismatched presentation case originally belonging to an Order of the Rising Sun, constructed of a wooden core and black bakelite with a lacquered finish, the exterior of the case with Japanese script in gilt, with a functional exterior metal hinge, purple silken interior, and functional external clasp closure, measuring 65 mm (w) x 130 mm (l), the case with a vertical crack on the lid, the set in overall near very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48416426918165,"sku":"M0625-83","price":367.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC3129.jpg?v=1720636193"},{"product_id":"china-japanese-occupied-manchuko-an-order-of-the-pillars-of-the-state-vii-class-c-1940-w8123","title":"China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. 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A Lot of Three Decorations and Four Cases","description":"\u003cp\u003e An Order of the Rising Sun, VI Class, a silver breast badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 72.5 mm (h) x 45.5 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, very minor contact points, in better than extremely fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Accompanied by its boutonniere bearing 8 red lines denoting VI class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManchuko. A Visit to Japan Commemorative Medal, in silver, characters on reverse, measures 30 mm x 41.5 mm, original ribbon, extremely fine. In original case of issue, dark blue leatherette with yellow velvet interior, very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Red Cross Membership Medal, in silver, full size, original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. Accompanied by a stickpin with bow ribbon. Both contained in a cardboard box. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA China Incident Medal Case, brown leatherette, heavy wear on the exterior, otherwise better than fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49014709059861,"sku":"M0044-227","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8093_37595fcc-aa45-47ab-9444-b77e456eacf3.jpg?v=1755699350"},{"product_id":"japan-imperial-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-golden-kite-vii-class-and-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-viii-class-w8384","title":"Japan, Imperial; Manchukuo. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, and an Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class. (Kinshi Kunshō). Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver, the obverse depicting a gilt Kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop on the reverse for secure attachment to a uniform, unmarked, measuring 41.2 mm (w) x 56.2 mm (l), light wear, very fine. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a wooden core and black bakelite with a lacquered finish, the exterior of the case with Japanese script in gilt, with a functional exterior metal hinge, purple silken interior, measuring 63 mm (w) x 99 mm (h), minor wear and loose but functional external clasp closure, in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class. (Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In Silver, a cross bearing three smooth arms with cloud insignia in each quadrant, the reverse is plain with the Kanji translating to Order of Merit Decoration, measures 45.7 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, minor contact, very fine. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a wooden core and black bakelite with a lacquered finish, the exterior of the case with Japanese script in gilt, with a functional exterior metal hinge, purple silken interior, measuring 62 mm (w) x 96 mm (h), missing the front panel with clasp, small area of damage to interior rim, better than fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49385934717205,"sku":"W8384","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC9033_61580501-2f7a-403a-8b9e-eeab24d08c38.jpg?v=1759706134"},{"product_id":"japan-manchukuo-an-order-of-the-auspicious-clouds-vi-class-c1935-w8374","title":"Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 79.8 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The \"Ching Yun Chang\"’ was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to recipients of the 1st through 8th Orders of Merit, and is the exact equivalent of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. It is known as Order of the Prosperous Clouds (also known as the Order of the Auspicious Clouds). 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