Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, I Class Star United Republic of but this rare and unique

but this rare and unique compilation of wartime audio recordings remains in an overall very fine condition

Footnote: While the Second World War was being fought

two enemy grenades exploded at his feet knocking him down and severely wounding him in the legs

both lugs having been field added

One scratch to enamel across Geneva cross

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, I Class Star United Republic of but this rare and unique(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888 2003). In silver gilt, an eight point star with clusters of white enamelled rays, separated by a single short blue ray, the obverse medallion featuring a silver flower on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a silver gilt ring along with eight small red glass cabochons and eight large discs with glass cabochons and synthetic stones, reverse bears a single pin with dual stays, measures 75. 80 mm (w) x 76. 12