China, Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Viii Class United Republic of He earned great respect from

He earned great respect from the troops with whom he fought and from his old comrades

CARLSON" on the reverse

surmounted by a silver gilt and red enamelled knotted bow

He remained in the rank of Gunner (Torpedo) until December 11

5 mm inclusive of its bow suspension

China, Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Pillars Of The State, Viii Class United Republic of He earned great respect fromIn silver with yellow, black, white, blue and red enamels, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), intact enamels, dark patina, missing its single clasp, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The actual medal for the 6th, 7th and 8th Classes are exactly the same. The difference is in the number of clasps each has: three on the 6th Class, two on the 7th Class and one on the 8th Class. There is a possibility that this could be a 6th of 7th Class award