Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The Rhineland

The Rhineland

Birk is hoping for a quick victory over the Russians

he was preparing to lead an assault against another gun position when felled by enemy small arms fire

Mecklenburg seinem vielgeliebten und hochverehrten Oheim Ernst Herzog v

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The RhinelandInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 87. 2 mm (h) x 55. 4 mm (w), small stain on ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various fields