Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 United Republic of as brave men should who

as brave men should who cling to their duty through the slightest glimmering of hope of saving a place entrusted to their custody""

very light crazing in the enamels otherwise the enamels are intact

Journey from Halifax to New York (RCAF Train Berthing Card)

Signature on Post War Photo: Hermann Priess

Footnote: Ralph Welcome Baker was born on April 28

Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 United Republic of as brave men should whoInstituted in 1875. Sash Badge: in silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, centre red glass cabochon, measuring 76 mm (w) x 114. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension, with an original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt and white enamels with a centre red glass cabochon, mounted to an eight pointed star base, measuring 91 mm (w) x 91 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina. Intact