Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Vii Class Auction maker marked “Wittmann

maker marked “Wittmann

He joined the Wehrmacht in 1929

common to extraction and return to the scabbard

Birchall's signal was garbled on arrival in Ceylon

Reed was awarded the 1914-15 Star

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Vii Class Auction maker marked “Wittmann(Zuiho_sho). Instituted in 1888. In silver, measuring 37. 3 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive its laterally pierced ball suspension, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, contact marks, near very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, faded gilt characters on the lid, raised platform with a violet recessed medal bed, light scuffing and wear on the exterior, wear evident in the fabric overlying the hinged