Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 Province of China Mounted to a suspension with

Mounted to a suspension with a safety pin replacing its original swing bar pinback

The first page contains an inscription by the author

Lazarus (Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro

demonstrating minor loss of gilt silver finish to the base metal

He stated as much in a pamphlet that was widely distributed

Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 Province of China Mounted to a suspension with(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 79. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang" was established together with the higher orders by Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to