Japan, Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VII Class Hold with real embedded mother-of-pearl ribbed

with real embedded mother-of-pearl ribbed plates on either side

Adjustment holes are actually through belt itself

some demonstrating minor material fatigue or discolouration

An Early SS Officer’s Sleeve Eagle

Footnote: The medal was struck by Amor and issued by the Arts & Crafts Association of Sydney

Japan, Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VII Class Hold with real embedded mother-of-pearl ribbedInstitution Date: March 1, 1934 by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. In silver gilt, depicting three rays in each quadrant, totalling twelve, and a silver medallion in the center, with reverse inscription translating to Order of Merit Decoration'', measuring at 45mm (w) x 51mm (h), weighs 25. 2 grams, on period ribbon and in original case of issue with a purple velvet interior lining and medal bed. The case is missing the clasp. The medal is in extremely