Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case certificate_of_authenticity flying aboard de Havilland Mosquito

flying aboard de Havilland Mosquito fighter bombers during the Second World War

measuring 56mm (x86mm including wreath suspension)

(HJ Ehrenabzeichen)

He received the thanks of both houses of Parliament and a grant of £25

ORANGE FREE STATE (4042 TPR: C

Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case certificate_of_authenticity flying aboard de Havilland MosquitoA presentation case for a Grand Cordon Breast Star of the Order of the Rising Sun, constructed of a balsa wood frame with a black lacquered finish, the obverse lid with gilt Japanese characters, the interior with a purple satin type lid liner bearing a manufacturers label, with a slotted purple doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional silvered bronze snap button and functional hinge of identical construction, measuring 106 mm (w) x 107 mm (l) x 38