Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class United Republic of Accompanied by Sergeant Hamfel's RCAF

Accompanied by Sergeant Hamfel's RCAF log book stating that he had qualified for Air Gunner duties effective December 1

studio stamped "Photographs of W

The case is fit into a red cardboard box

ten with intact sliders

the 491st Bomb Squadron

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class United Republic of Accompanied by Sergeant Hamfel's RCAFInstituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.