Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 Republic of 349th Field Artillery (bronze gilt

349th Field Artillery (bronze gilt with red enamels

here is a dramatic record of the war we must all understand - brief and accurate

the tri-colours of the German flag at the bottom

They had to be able to undertake a several day long march of roughly 200 kms and still be able to immediately join the battle upon arrival

with featuring and details highlighted in gilt

Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 Republic of 349th Field Artillery (bronze gilt(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 79. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to