Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders Province of China The blade presents plain with

The blade presents plain with the exception of a maker’s mark of “DAVID MALSCH

and were dedicated to the eastern front

with the lower half of the image overlaid by a handwritten dedication reading “MEINE LIEBSTEN LILLI

French hallmarks on reverse

measuring 540 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders Province of China The blade presents plain withAn Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, in silver and enamels, measures 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), worn on the ribbon, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a boutonniere, and contained in the original case of issue, in black lacquer with purple interior, very fine. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class, in silver, measures 30. 5 mm (w) x 32. 2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, a black