Japan, Empire. Two Awards & Decorations Newly Listed Footnote: Josef Mössner was born

Footnote: Josef Mössner was born 18 May 1889 in Lahr

Calcutta mint issue

and “1814” on the reverse are identical to proven examples of the same period

DEUTSCHLAND”

stating that he was born on June 8

Japan, Empire. Two Awards & Decorations Newly Listed Footnote: Josef Mössner was bornOrder of the Rising Sun, IV Class (in silver with with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with hook and eye, chipping evident in the white, green and violet enamels on both sides); and Red Cross Merit Award, II Class Silver Grade (in silver with