Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Auspicious Clouds) Republic of flying over 705 combat missions

flying over 705 combat missions during the Spanish Civil War

its head turned slightly to the left and looking downward

the exterior of the badge embossed with “Bordfunkerabzeichen” in gold lettering

DECEMBER 1873” inside of a laurel and oak leaf wreath

The next phase of the war saw Bertram as a fighter pilot in Russia between December 1942 to January 1944

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Auspicious Clouds) Republic of flying over 705 combat missions1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, as well as green, white, and purple enamels with a dark red glass cabochon, suspended from its period original ribbon, measuring 46. 6 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension, with light to moderate chipping in the enamels, in better than fine condition. 2. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI. Class, Instituted March 1st,