China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940 Republic of to Sergeant (Air Gunner) Alvin

to Sergeant (Air Gunner) Alvin Ernest Lightheart

strongly defended by a British destroyer

measuring 68 mm (w) x 54 mm (h)

surrounded by a ring of green enamels

098 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D

China, Japanese Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Pillars of the State, VII. Class, c. 1940 Republic of to Sergeant (Air Gunner) Alvin(Chu Kuo Chang). Instituted September 14th, 1936. Constructed of silver, with red, white, blue and yellow enamels, on a single toe claw with replacement medal bar for suspension from its correct modern replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40. 3 mm (w) x 43. 9 mm (l), weighing 26. 20 grams, the horizontal suspension bar previously replaced, in near very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Pillars of the State was established by Emperor Kang