along with a replacement sword in bronze gilt placed between the upper and left arms
measuring 75 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)
imprinted with the "RZM" (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and the "SS" runes
reverse inscribed NIEDER SACHSENS SOHNEN DIE DANKBARE HEIMAT (Grateful Fatherland to the Sons of Lower Saxony) inside an open-ended wreath of oak leaves
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China, Japanese Occupied Manchukuo. An Order Of The Auspicious Clouds, Vi Class, C.1935 Newly Listed along with a replacement sword(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. Produced by the Japanese Mint. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red glass circular centerpiece ring, measuring 49 mm (w) x 76. 5 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