Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class Archive It is a remarkable story

It is a remarkable story that is unfolded

This feat won him the Oak Leaves

before he re-entered hospital at Portland for a third time on October 26th

1943 and in Italy on September 3

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class Archive It is a remarkable storyIn silver, on a laterally pierced suspension ball, inscribed on reverse, measuring at 45. 9mm (w) x 51. 9mm (h to top of suspension ring) and weighing at 30. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered the exact equivalent to the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. This Order is also known as the Order of the Prosperous Cloud. The reverse Japanese characters translate to