Japan, Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VII Class United Republic of Pour le Merite and Knight’s

Pour le Merite and Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords recipient General der Flieger Robert Ritter von Greim (1892–1945)

original ribbon with safety pinback

designer marked on obverse with W WYON R

on a white silk base

Japan, Occupied Manchuko. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VII Class United Republic of Pour le Merite and Knight’sInstitution Date: March 1, 1934 by Emperor Kang Teh of Manchuria. In silver gilt, depicting three rays in each quadrant, totalling twelve, and a silver medallion in the center, with reverse inscription translating to Order of Merit Decoration'', measuring at 45mm (w) x 51mm (h), weighs 25. 2 grams, on period ribbon and in original case of issue with a purple velvet interior lining and medal bed. The case is missing the clasp. The medal is in extremely