Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Orders visually-hidden the reverse in postcard format

the reverse in postcard format and with the studio mark of Heinrich Hoffmann

He was discharged from the 9th Battalion Machine Gun Corps on July 5

circa 1890-1900

with examples constructed of bronze and with silver

incorporating a great granite Cross of Sacrifice over 12 metres high

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Medals & Orders visually-hidden the reverse in postcard formatA group of five Japanese medals, including: An Order of the Golden Kite, VII Class (no ribbon); An Order of the Rising Sun, VI Class (no ribbon); An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class (no ribbon); A WW1 Victory Medal; A China Incident War Medal. Footnote: The Order of the Golden Kite was instituted on the 12th of February 1890 by Emperor Meiji; it was awarded for bravery, leadership or command in battle. The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted