China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Viii Class, C.1940 United Republic of signed by the Commander of

signed by the Commander of the Seventh Air Force

and “30-6” on each piece of the inside leather trim

on a loop for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon

with finely toned silver with loss of red enamel as well as green enamel on laurels

maker marked on reverse of shield with EDUARD WITTE WIEN

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Viii Class, C.1940 United Republic of signed by the Commander of(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese Mint issued, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension bar, intact enamels, dark patina, replacement incorrect ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight