Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class Archive 1943 and in Italy on

1943 and in Italy on September 3

It is a remarkable story that is unfolded

A German Association of the Holy Land member badge

with a variety of clasps

with a cream cloth cover presenting a raised silver Grand-Croix de la Legion d’Honneur on the obverse

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class Archive 1943 and in Italy onIn silver, on a laterally pierced suspension ball, inscribed on reverse, measuring at 45. 9mm (w) x 51. 9mm (h to top of suspension ring) and weighing at 30. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered the exact equivalent to the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. This Order is also known as the Order of the Prosperous Cloud. The reverse Japanese characters translate to