a blue bar across the top of the shield bearing the Cyrillic letters "П-В-Х-З" (Противовъздушна и Химимическа Защита)
held together with a single side rivet
3mm (h – inclusive of integral ring at 12 o’clock)
(This brief biography was taken from Ernst Obermaier's Die Ritterkreuzträger)
Japan, Empire. A Mixed Lot of Orders and Medals Republic of a blue bar across theAn Order of the Sacred Treasure, VI Class, in silver and enamels, measures 38 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), accompanied by trifold ribbon (missing hook), with boutonniere, enamel damage to 6 oclock arm, remains very fine. Contained in original black lacquer case with purple silk interior, several cracks and scuffs, very fine. An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class, in silver, measuring 42. 6 mm (w) x 57. 1 mm (l), on original ribbon, with boutonniere, light