China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 United Republic of ' In spite of the

' In spite of the black

reverse with typical French style pin assembly

during the deliberate bombing of hospitals near Etaples (No

War Medal 1939-1945 and Efficiency Medal)

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 United Republic of ' In spite of the(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