China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vi Class, C.1935 Auction having served in the Far

having served in the Far East theatre for a little under fourteen months

Kyushu Island

the reverse shows a coat of arms and the inscription “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN GLORREICHEN FELDZUG 1870/71” (“IN MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS CAMPAIGN IN 1870/71”)

the black painted body with scattered paint chipping

he made a hasty return to Canada on July 31st

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vi Class, C.1935 Auction having served in the Far(Ta 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. 7 mm (w) x 76. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, on its 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