Manchukuo, Japanese Occupation. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VIII Class

(Ta Hsan Wei Lan Hua Chang). Instituted in 1934. Produced by the Japanese Mint. In silver, measuring 45.7 mm (w) x 51.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced integral suspension, contact marks, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, very fine.

Footnote: The "Ching Yun Chang"’ was established together with the higher orders by the Imperial Edict of March 1, 1934. Eight classes were established for award to recipients of the 1st through 8th Orders of Merit, and is the exact equivalent of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun. It is known as Order of the Prosperous Clouds (also known as the Order of the Auspicious Clouds).