Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic demonstrating minor material fatigue consisting

demonstrating minor material fatigue consisting with mothing near the tongue end

bearing a woven black mobile swastika

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

He returned to London in September 1945 and served in various capacities before being struck off strength for the last time from the Canadian Army on June 24

to the 11th Infantry Battalion on July 15

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic demonstrating minor material fatigue consistingInstituted 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