Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Highly Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/1904-05 War/Taisho Enthronement/Red Cross) Archive constructed of brown gabardine wool

constructed of brown gabardine wool

as well as being a recipient of the Distinguished Service Order and was also recommended for the Victoria Cross by Lord Roberts

adorned by ornamental patterns in the quadrants

The reverse of the fork handle is stamped with “U

Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Highly Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/1904-05 War/Taisho Enthronement/Red Cross) Archive constructed of brown gabardine woolA Japanese Imperial medal bar with six awards, consisting of: 1. An Order of the Rising Sun, VI. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, with green, white, and purple enamels, with a dark red glass cabochon, measuring 46. 4 mm (w) x 48. 1 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension. 2. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Badge, Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver and gilded silver, on a pierced