Japan Special Class of the Order of the United Glory (a.k.a. Order of the Common Honour)

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3rd class

Riveting construction

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Another 3rd class with damaged rivert

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... and problems with suspension

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So only Special Class has soldering construction?

Nope.

Examples of this construction can be found in other classes as well.

Take a look at this 4th class

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Now this 4th class with rivert on reverse (looks familiar Gavin? )

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In conclusion this 6th class with soldering construction

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