Japan, Manchukuo Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Iv Class, C.1940 United Republic of A ball-tipped enameled red Maltese

A ball-tipped enameled red Maltese cross in silver gilt

1911 and placed on duty for three years as Superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis

Commander - Two-piece construction

32 mm (w) x 24

wool base and the front center of the fold down panels has a machine embroidered

Japan, Manchukuo Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Iv Class, C.1940 United Republic of A ball-tipped enameled red MalteseTa Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang. Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red glass circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 3 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, light tarnishing evident on the reverse, rosette on its original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were