Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class with Case Auction where he was again reduced

where he was again reduced to the rank of Corporal

he was discharged from the RCA on January 14

Bekanntmachung vom 16

dying under mysterious circumstances on 28 June 1945 in Pankrác Prison

he reverted to the rank of Private at his own request on October 17

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Golden Kite, V Class with Case Auction where he was again reduced( (Kinshi kunsho). Instituted in 1890. In silver with red, purple, yellow, blue, and white enamels, the badge depicting a golden kite above crossed ancient shields with two crossed spears and banners, on original striped green ribbon, measures 46. 4 mm (h) x 50 mm (w), enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, violet satin