Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Republic of with a woven inscription of

with a woven inscription of Gothic letters in golden-yellow artificial silk thread reading “Kriegsmarine

The sword demonstrates minor issues consistent with age and formal wear

Queen's Regiment: 1 Clasp - MALAYA

The wreck lies on the sea floor in twelve metres of water off the east end of Felice Island

Chaplain (Catholic)

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Republic of with a woven inscription of(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 45. 7 mm (w) x 71. 0 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Accompanied by a ribbon bar. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior,