Grand Cordon of the Grand Order of the Orchid Blossom Award Documents

Very rare document for Grand Cordon of the Grand Order of the Orchid Blossom No. 23.

Issued on July 15, 1940 and hand-signed by Emperor Puyi.

Details.

Puyi signature 溥儀.

 

Obviously this well-known Peterson's statement

does not correspond to reality.

Source: Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States by James W. Peterson.