Japan, Empire. Two Awards & Decorations Newly Listed stating that he was born

stating that he was born on June 8

Measuring 140 mm x 19 8mm

and “1814” on the reverse are identical to proven examples of the same period

and a chapter on Pepperboxes curiosa

Japan, Empire. Two Awards & Decorations Newly Listed stating that he was bornOrder of the Rising Sun, IV Class (in silver with with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with hook and eye, chipping evident in the white, green and violet enamels on both sides); and Red Cross Merit Award, II Class Silver Grade (in silver with