Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/China War Medal/Red Cross) Auction Order of the Lion and

Order of the Lion and Sun

reverse depicts central five-pointed star with a pebbled finish superimposed on a crossed rifle and sabre

49 mm long knurled pin

and “CD” for “Carl Dillenius”

Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/China War Medal/Red Cross) Auction Order of the Lion andA Japanese Imperial medal bar with four awards, consisting of: 1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, gilded silver, as well as green, white, and purple enamels with a dark red glass cabochon, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 47. 6 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension. 2. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Badge, Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver and gilded