Japan (Empire). Order Of The Rising Sun, Ii Class Case certificate_of_authenticity Because the LRDG were experts

Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units

Knight`s Cross - in bronze gilt and enamels

5 mm x 37 mm

(Archie) Coleman of Toronto

He is buried in Roclincourt Military Cemetery

Japan (Empire). Order Of The Rising Sun, Ii Class Case certificate_of_authenticity Because the LRDG were expertsInstituted in 1875. Hardshelled, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish with a gilt insignia of the order and Japanese characters on the lid, padded purple silk lining on the inside lid, missing its raised platform with recessed medal bed, latch closure, scuffing along wear and contact marks evident on the exterior, missing one screw on the hinge where affixes to the lid, case near fine.