Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Hold being awarded the Thorburn Prize

being awarded the Thorburn Prize for General Proficiency

extreme wear to exterior leatherette

The ribbons used with the Canadian and British versions of the medal are the same

HOGG / 31

when he suffered a gun shot (shrapnel) wound to his left leg

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Hold being awarded the Thorburn Prize( Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875. Multi piece construction in silver gilt with enamels and a red glass centerpiece, with paulownia flower suspension with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 46mm (w) x 40. 0mm (h) and weighing at 36. 2 grams, on a vertical pinback, with crazing and chips to enamels, period ribbon with rosette, better than very fine condition.