China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vii Class Auction Archive a 1935 HJ competition badge

a 1935 HJ competition badge

maker marked for (Karl Wurster K

He was taken on strength at Shorncliffe on July 4

marked "HKM" on the reverse

FOSTER USNR" on the reverse

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vii Class Auction Archive a 1935 HJ competition badge(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. Produced by the Japanese Mint. In silver gilt, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced integral suspension, scattered gilt wear, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, the case with a balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, silvered characters on the lid, the inside of the lid lined in purple satin and padded,