China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 United Republic of Divisional Ammunition Column

Divisional Ammunition Column

Donald Eric Wilson (who was to later become a Major) and two daughters

now on the ground

Presenting as a Maltese cross in silvered tombac

an excellent example of Napoleonic Officer's badge in Gold

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Iii Class Commander, C.1940 United Republic of Divisional Ammunition Column(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese mint issued, measuring 62. 3 mm (w) x 68. 7 mm (h), intact enamels, dark patina, on its original fill length neck ribbon with locking clasp, extremely fine. Footnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight classes, so it should