Order Of The Rising Sun. Grand Cross Set. GTRexclude His encounter at Ypres the

His encounter at Ypres the month before had produced a case of "Shell Shock"

Franz Ritschl: WMC 2nd class w/Swords

Gowan was promoted to Corporal in 1915 and by 1916

France to Edinburgh

Order Of The Rising Sun. Grand Cross Set. GTRexclude His encounter at Ypres theFirst Class. Grand Cross Badge, in silver, centre applique in silver gilt and enamels, centre red glass cabochon, 76 mm x 144 mm inclusive of Paulownia flowers suspension, full sash with moire. Grand Cross Star, in silver, centre applique in silver gilt and enamels, centre red glass cabochon, convex, 90 mm, pinback with flanking hook pins. Both have sharp points, very crisp detail, intact enamels, near mint. In case of issue, marked on cover, recessed