Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as issued to the Luftwaffe

as issued to the Luftwaffe

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

named to Fritz Eitel

with slight crazing on the enamels

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as issued to the LuftwaffeInstituted 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.