Leopold Siemens - Order of the Rising Sun; Bernhard Rogge - Order of the Sacred Treasure 1936

[Kriegsmarine Admiral]

Hello,

 

In an article on German-Japanese relations (see the 1st photo below) I found the information that Leopold Siemens, the Commandant of the light cruiser "Karlsruhe", was awarded the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun sometime in March 1936, during the visit of the "Karlsruhe" to Japan.

 

Since the article does not specify the exact class he was awarded, I wondered if anyone here would be able to find it and help me? Also the exact award date?

 

I would also be interested in the exact class and award date of the Order of the Sacred Treasure that was awarded to Bernhard Rogge, the First Officer of the "Karlsruhe". Right now, based on the fact that he was wearing it on his medal bar post-war, I concluded he was awarded the 5th class (Knight 1st class). But perhaps this is incorrect. See the 2nd photo below.

 

 

Here is the photo of Bernhard Rogge's medal bar.

What is the class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure: 4th class (Officer's Cross) or 5th class (Knight 1st class)?

 

Thanks!

Edited November 6, 2023 by Kriegsmarine Admiral

[JapanX]

4th class without rosette /see attached photo - badge is completely gilded/.

 

 

But the real mystery is not the class but era of award. This 4th class badge belong to a much earlier time period (Meiji/early Taisho era) than 1936. How this badge got into the Rogge's medal bar is a mystery. 

 

 

 

Edited November 6, 2023 by JapanX

[Kriegsmarine Admiral]

10 minutes ago, JapanX said:

4th class without rosette /see attached photo - badge is completely gilded/.

 

 

But the real mystery is not class but era of awarding. This 4th class badge belong to a much earlier time period (Meiji/early Taisho era) than 1936. How this badge got into the Rogge's medal bar is a mystery. 

 

 

 

Thank you!

 

Seeing how Rogge was awarded the 4th class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure, do you think Leopold Siemens was awarded the 3rd or 4th class of the Order of the Rising Sun?

[JapanX]

You are welcome. 

Most likely with 3rd class.