Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class United Republic of 43 mm x 58

43 mm x 58

plus a Medal

1915-15 Star (9731 Pte T

the obverse consisting of a double-overlaid eight-pointed starburst executed with a silvered and patinated finish

surrounded by the text in Cyrillic and dated "1892"

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Viii Class United Republic of 43 mm x 58In silver, on a laterally pierced suspension ball, inscribed on reverse, measuring at 45. 9mm (w) x 51. 9mm (h to top of suspension ring) and weighing at 30. 2 grams, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. It is considered the exact equivalent to the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. This Order is also known as the Order of the Prosperous Cloud. The reverse Japanese characters translate to