China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 Auction A Canadian Long Service Group

A Canadian Long Service Group to the 7th Infantry Battalion - 1914-15 Star (16924 Pte J

five rayed arms intact

with maker’s mark/manufactured by Hoffstätter

marked "30" on the ring

Footnote: The medal was issued on Serbia Day

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 Auction A Canadian Long Service Group(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