Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic named to Fritz Eitel

named to Fritz Eitel

The shoulders are flanked by boards constructed of carmine wool with card stock cores

all of which bears an ornate design

accompanied by a Second World War-period commemorative postcard

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic named to Fritz EitelInstituted 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.