Japan (Empire). Order Of The Rising Sun, Ii Class Case certificate_of_authenticity repair to the blue enamels

repair to the blue enamels on the reverse centrepiece ring

Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units

Knight`s Cross - in bronze gilt and enamels

5 mm x 37 mm

When he was declared well enough to travel

Japan (Empire). Order Of The Rising Sun, Ii Class Case certificate_of_authenticity repair to the blue enamelsInstituted in 1875. Hardshelled, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish with a gilt insignia of the order and Japanese characters on the lid, padded purple silk lining on the inside lid, missing its raised platform with recessed medal bed, latch closure, scuffing along wear and contact marks evident on the exterior, missing one screw on the hinge where affixes to the lid, case near fine.