Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold tarnishing evident on the obverse

tarnishing evident on the obverse

constructed of black wool base with aluminum open-end tress (NCO braid basic army diamond pattern)

SAS Pattern Parachute Wings (in light blue

Photos show that he was taking part in an alpine sports competition in 1942

Footnote: Edward Griffiths was killed in action as 2 companies of the 10th Foot as well as aspects of the 49th & 72nd Begals

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold tarnishing evident on the obverse(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet