Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 visually-hidden A Württemberg Commemorative Service Award

A Württemberg Commemorative Service Award

66 mm (w) x 70

inscribed "EXPOSITION UNIVERSALLE" above and "1889" between the man and woman

1995 in Edmonton

the reverse bearing a dedication circumscribed by foundation and completion dates of 14 September 1886 and 19 February 1887

Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 visually-hidden A Württemberg Commemorative Service Award(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 79. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to