Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/China War Medal/Red Cross) Newly Listed 5L” for a half-litre

5L” for a half-litre

with machine embroidered "GD" in the center

a rare and fascinating example in extremely fine condition

making him now 51 years old and not 44 by the previous stated birthdate

Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/China War Medal/Red Cross) Newly Listed 5L” for a half-litreA Japanese Imperial medal bar with four awards, consisting of: 1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, gilded silver, as well as green, white, and purple enamels with a dark red glass cabochon, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 47. 6 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension. 2. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Badge, Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver and gilded