China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Viii Class, C.1940 United Republic of on a loop for suspension

on a loop for suspension from its shortened period original ribbon

and two chairmen

photo in a cardboard frame with a voided oval

on Montauk Point

China, Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order Of The Pillars Of State, Viii Class, C.1940 United Republic of on a loop for suspension(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted in 1936. In silver with red, blue, white, black and yellow enamels, Japanese Mint issued, measuring 40. 5 mm (w) x 51. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its suspension bar, intact enamels, dark patina, replacement incorrect ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: This award was one of the main orders of the Manchukuo Empire. It is said that this order corresponded with the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, in eight