A Japanese Women's Association Distinguished Service Badge Auction The following is taken from

The following is taken from "The Distinguished Service Order" book: "Capt

making a total of 36 lives lost in the disaster

would confirm the heroic actions of his superior officer: "On the morning of the nineteenth of August

contained in G

15 October 1935: Returned to the Army with the rank of Hauptmann on the staff of the II

A Japanese Women's Association Distinguished Service Badge Auction The following is taken fromSilver gilt and enamels, 33. 6 mm x 58 mm inclusive of its cherry blossom and bar suspension, on bow tied ribbon, honour cord with gilt tassels, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its black lacquer case of issue, padded purple interior, recessed medal bed, light contact, case very fine.