Japan. An Order Of The Rising Sun, 5Th Class, Private Manufacture, C.1943 Auction After two months at Etaples

After two months at Etaples

surface wear on obverse

marked 925 behind the crown

RLB Luftschutz Führer’s Strap & Tabs - (only one strap was worn on the right shoulder of the service tunic until 1940) in twisted silvery cord

marked "900" and "21"or ring (Godet

Japan. An Order Of The Rising Sun, 5Th Class, Private Manufacture, C.1943 Auction After two months at EtaplesOf private manufacture with a non enameled reverse, in silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, detailed multi rayed centre red glass cabochon, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension, on its original ribbon, with period green enamle repair, missing small section of suspension, fine. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order