Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Province of China friction renders insertion and extraction

friction renders insertion and extraction of the dagger from the scabbard difficult

above a SS-Bekleidungswerke insignia

A Joint Service Achievement Medal

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN THE FIRE BRIGADE”)

the reverse with a screwback

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Province of China friction renders insertion and extraction(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers suspension, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 72. 7mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with large rosette and hook and eye on the reverse, enamels intact, minor wear, extremely fine. Contained in the original case, black