Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Highly Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/1904-05 War/Taisho Enthronement/Red Cross) Archive Maker's mark 'IKOM' and hallmarks

Maker's mark 'IKOM' and hallmarks for silver

with a central wreathed mobile swastika and crossed swords piercing the centre

as well as being a recipient of the Distinguished Service Order and was also recommended for the Victoria Cross by Lord Roberts

particularly emphasizing his action in the Afghan and African campaigns of the late 19th century

the reverse still has 95% of the original factory-attached paper

Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Highly Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/1904-05 War/Taisho Enthronement/Red Cross) Archive Maker's mark 'IKOM' and hallmarksA Japanese Imperial medal bar with six awards, consisting of: 1. An Order of the Rising Sun, VI. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, with green, white, and purple enamels, with a dark red glass cabochon, measuring 46. 4 mm (w) x 48. 1 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension. 2. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Badge, Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver and gilded silver, on a pierced