Japan, Empire. Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Breast Star Case GTRexclude sticky mud in the face

sticky mud in the face of what is certain to be withering enemy fire power from a long line of machine gun emplacements (pillboxes) at the top of the ridge

"925" (silver) and "R"

A Second War American Bronze Star with Case - Bronze gilt and enamels

This part is followed by 16 pages meant to be used as a war diary (Kriegstagebuch)

Japan, Empire. Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Breast Star Case GTRexclude sticky mud in the face(, Zuih sh) Institution Date: January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. An octagon black enameled case with gold Japanese characters in a vertical line on the top of the case. The interior of the case consists of two different mediums, the top a purple cushioned fabric and the bottom a purple velvet medal bed made to house a second class Breast Star. It measures at 64. 1mm (w) x 98. 7mm (l) x 37. 7mm (h). There is very minor scuffing to the exterior, and is