Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic all of which bears an

all of which bears an ornate design

accompanied by a Second World War-period commemorative postcard

as issued to the Luftwaffe

The shoulders are flanked by boards constructed of carmine wool with card stock cores

A pair of Panzer Assault Badges

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic all of which bears anInstituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.