Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders Province of China suspended from its original light-blue

suspended from its original light-blue ribbon with central red stripe and complete with its ribbon bar

measuring 540 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

His Commanding Officer at 17 Training School tried in vain to have him transferred to scouts

The blade presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark of “DAVID MALSCH

Virus" (possibly Influenza)

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders Province of China suspended from its original light-blueAn Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, in silver and enamels, measures 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), worn on the ribbon, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a boutonniere, and contained in the original case of issue, in black lacquer with purple interior, very fine. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class, in silver, measures 30. 5 mm (w) x 32. 2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, a black