Japan, Manchukuo Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Iv Class, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity partially painted

partially painted

a worn example in better than fine condition

the propeller having been cut through in two locations to form a "slice" of wood

and a Eastern Front Commemorative Medal ribbon

Japan, Manchukuo Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Iv Class, C.1940 certificate_of_authenticity partially paintedTa Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang. Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red glass circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 3 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, light tarnishing evident on the reverse, rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were