Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/China War Medal/Red Cross) Republic of the obverse maker marked “LAUER

the obverse maker marked “LAUER

The foot of the jar bears an irregular quadrilateral of inlaid gemstones within a circular

Province of British Columbia Death Certificate and various correspondence and research papers

Bruce signed his Attestation Paper as a Gunner (H-24115) with the Royal Canadian (Horse) Artillery

slightly oxidized

Japan, Empire. A Medal Bar to a Decorated Second War Veteran (Rising Sun/Golden Kite/China War Medal/Red Cross) Republic of the obverse maker marked “LAUERA Japanese Imperial medal bar with four awards, consisting of: 1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, gilded silver, as well as green, white, and purple enamels with a dark red glass cabochon, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 47. 6 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension. 2. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII. Class Badge, Instituted February 12th, 1890. Constructed of silver and gilded