China, Japanese Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Vii Class, C.1940 United Republic of Fifth Class with Case -

Fifth Class with Case - In silver

1931 and who were thus eligible for the Civic Decoration for long service

which at that time was seen as a rare and precious capability

His service summary was written and notarized in the field on August 1st

on a smooth finished black leather belt with white finished underside

China, Japanese Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Vii Class, C.1940 United Republic of Fifth Class with Case -( Guji zhzh xnzhng ). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, white, blue and yellow enamels, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 50. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, replacement ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Pillars of the State was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered similar to the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, the reverse featuring Japanese characters.