China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940 certificate_of_authenticity 72 diamonds

72 diamonds

bottom panel with a voided centre on the inside and housing a black and white photo of Private Goodrich

A 1983 edition of “Badges and Insignia of the Third Reich: 1933-1945” by Brian Leigh Davis

3 mm when locked together

Grand Cross sash badge

China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940 certificate_of_authenticity 72 diamonds(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted September 14th, 1936. c. 1940 issue. Constructed of silver, with red, white, black, blue and yellow enamels, on a single toe claw for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (l), weighing 24. 15 grams, the enamels fully intact with a pleasant and even patina from age and wear, in extremely fine condition.