Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Province of China SWITZERLAND”

SWITZERLAND”

they achieved devastating success against the target ALEKSIN

had already been shot down and taken prisoner

The man in front of him is Division Commander Lieutenant General Karl-Wilhelm von Schlieben (1894–1964)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Province of China SWITZERLAND”(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