Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class United Republic of Grand Cross in Gold -

Grand Cross in Gold - In Gold and enamels

superimposed on Kriegsmarine dark blue wool waffenfarbe

suspended from a bronze pinback hanger illustrating the U

on the obverse

Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class United Republic of Grand Cross in Gold -(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. Produced by the Japanese Mint. In silver, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced integral suspension, contact marks, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by the Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to recipients of the 1st through 8th