Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Highly Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/1904-05 War/Taisho Enthronement/Red Cross) Archive but typical very fine Rothe

but typical very fine Rothe manufacture

with a central wreathed mobile swastika and crossed swords piercing the centre

as well as being a recipient of the Distinguished Service Order and was also recommended for the Victoria Cross by Lord Roberts

constructed of brown gabardine wool

his father born in Ottawa

Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Highly Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/1904-05 War/Taisho Enthronement/Red Cross) Archive but typical very fine RotheA Japanese Imperial medal bar with six awards, consisting of: 1. An Order of the Rising Sun, VI. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, with green, white, and purple enamels, with a dark red glass cabochon, measuring 46. 4 mm (w) x 48. 1 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 silver, on a pierced