Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class Archive 1943 and in Italy on

1943 and in Italy on September 3

It is a remarkable story that is unfolded

including a Heer portepee

a torpedo that ripped out her forepeak and destroyed the bridge and radio struck Spikenard (the port side bow near the bridge)

scattered gilt wear and light contact on evident on the obverse

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class Archive 1943 and in Italy onIn silver, on a laterally pierced suspension ball, inscribed on reverse, measuring at 45. 9mm (w) x 51. 9mm (h to top of suspension ring) and weighing at 30. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered the exact equivalent to the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. This Order is also known as the Order of the Prosperous Cloud. The reverse Japanese characters translate to