Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 Province of China opening to reveal covers lined

opening to reveal covers lined with off-white parchment and situated within gilt borders

The first page contains an inscription by the author

each of the arms finished with two finials

In sterling silver with a frosted reverse

Lazarus (Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro

Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI Class, c.1935 Province of China opening to reveal covers lined(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. In silver with blue, white and yellow enamels, along with a red circular centerpiece ring, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 79. 8 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 were established for award to