Japan, Empire. Five Decorations & Awards Archive They were the rescued crew

They were the rescued crew of the ship Androsa

a scarce example of a zink badge in near mint condition

pressed white fabric top with ornate floral design and inscribed "BALL DER STADT WIEN" (City of Vienna Ball) and "5

pleated liner in gray cotton in the dome with a white drawstring

1916 will be a “Day of Sacrifice” (Opfertag) for the German Fleet

Japan, Empire. Five Decorations & Awards Archive They were the rescued crew1. Order of the Rising Sun, VII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,