Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 visually-hidden 66 mm (w) x 70

66 mm (w) x 70

the reverse bearing a dedication circumscribed by foundation and completion dates of 14 September 1886 and 19 February 1887

inscribed "EXPOSITION UNIVERSALLE" above and "1889" between the man and woman

1995 in Edmonton

which was responsible for crewing the British Army's military gliders and saw action in the European theatre in support of Allied airborne operations

Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 visually-hidden 66 mm (w) x 70(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 79. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to