China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940 Auction four are maker marked "Delsart"

four are maker marked "Delsart"

driven by steam turbines on the surface

the rear and the sides trimmed in dark brown embroidered piping

The sleeves are lined in an off-white satin

52mm(width) x 70mm(height)

China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940 Auction four are maker marked "Delsart"(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted September 14th, 1936. c. 1940 issue. Constructed of silver, with red, white, black, blue and yellow enamels, on a single toe claw for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (l), weighing 24. 15 grams, the enamels fully intact with a pleasant and even patina from age and wear, in extremely fine condition.