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Order of the Paulownia Flowers (Paulownia Flowers) — Victoria Cross

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Order of the Paulownia Flowers

Order of the Paulownia Flowers ribbon

Order of the Paulownia Flowers

Paulownia Flowers

Catalog pts

100

Precedence

#520

Tier

1

About This Medal

Catalog description

The Order of the Paulownia Flowers is one of Japan's highest orders. Originally the highest class of the Order of the Rising Sun, it became a separate order and is awarded for exceptionally distinguished contributions to Japan and the state.

Heroes with this Medal (1)

Daniel Inouye

Captain