when he was Killed in Action at the Second Battle of Givenchy on June 16
Presenting as a Maltese cross in silvered tombac
an excellent example of Napoleonic Officer's badge in Gold
with a full-length sash
Enamel damage on the lower arm on the reverse
China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 United Republic of when he was Killed in(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese mint issued, measuring 62. 3 mm (w) x 68. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, dark patina, on its original fill length neck ribbon with locking clasp, 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 classes, so it should