Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun and Japanese Decorations to Arthur Diosy, 1910 United Republic of reverse with a barrel hinge

reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch

the exterior bearing a red dyed Geneva Cross circumscribed by a black inscription of “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ”

with localization at Prince Rupert

with two loops emanating from the lower edge of the wreath to accommodate a pendant in the form of a central starburst flanked by clusters of laurel leaves

he died aged only 24 at the battle at Villa Spada on June 30th

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun and Japanese Decorations to Arthur Diosy, 1910 United Republic of reverse with a barrel hingeA Private Case containing several Japanese decorations: An Order of the Rising Sun, Commander, in silver and enamels, measures 54. 5mm (w) x 83. 9 mm (h inclusive of Paulownia flower suspension), exhibiting enamel chips in the suspension and in several corners of the white enamel rays, worn on original neck ribbon, in very fine condition. Two unofficial Japanese decorations, one in silver, measuring 24. 0 mm (w) x 28. 3 mm (h), worn on a white and