SAS Pattern Parachute Wings (in light blue
constructed of black wool base with aluminum open-end tress (NCO braid basic army diamond pattern)
Photos show that he was taking part in an alpine sports competition in 1942
tarnishing evident on the obverse
Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold SAS Pattern Parachute Wings (in(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet