Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic USS Sailfish sank the Japanese

USS Sailfish sank the Japanese escort carrier Chuyo

on proceeding to London for embarkation order for Canada

are presented here in vivid detail and colorful anecdote

as well as by an assortment of identity and travel booklets and personal documentation

plus a shoelace replacing the original drawstring that has been lost to time

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic USS Sailfish sank the Japanese(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an enamelled blue background, reverse plain. The decoration measures at 44mm (w) x 48mm (h), weighs 25. 3 grams, accompanied by a period bow ribbon and