Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case Newly Listed He suffered a fractured skull

He suffered a fractured skull and concussion of the brain and remained unconscious until he passed away from his injuries two days later on the 24th

40 mm (w) x 34

Footnote: Wing designs with the shield fronted by the letters "US" were produced by various makers based on the Regulations of August 1917

a Steiermark Landeskameradschaftsbund (Austrian Warrior League) badge

1914-15 Star (270 Pte

Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case Newly Listed He suffered a fractured skullA presentation case for a Grand Cordon Breast Star of the Order of the Rising Sun, constructed of a balsa wood frame with a black lacquered finish, the obverse lid with gilt Japanese characters, the interior with a purple satin type lid liner bearing a manufacturers label, with a slotted purple doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional silvered bronze snap button and functional hinge of identical construction, measuring 106 mm (w) x 107 mm (l) x 38