Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Orders visually-hidden overlaid by a black Cross

overlaid by a black Cross Pattée and on top of crossed swords

the obverse bearing dual machine-embroidered silver-grey tresses

Eight handwritten pages

He was later promoted to the rank of Private First Class and served with the 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion in the European theater

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Orders visually-hidden overlaid by a black CrossA group of five Japanese medals, including: An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class (no ribbon); An Order of the Rising Sun, VI Class (no ribbon); An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class (no ribbon); A WW1 Victory Medal; A China Incident War Medal. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was instituted on the 12th of February 1890 by Emperor Meiji; it was awarded for bravery, leadership or command in battle. The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted