Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Hold Miniature Kreuz IV

Miniature Kreuz IV

Bruno Loerzer

the star backed by a wreath

who referred to him as the "father of modern American cryptology

to Sergeant (Temporary) on October 19

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Hold Miniature Kreuz IV( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver gilt with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), weighs 55. 78 grams, includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight