Description
flaking evident in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on the reverse
green and brown embroidery in the base of the crown
all suspended from a 95 mm-long trapezoidal bar with a magnetic metal core and horizontal pinback
following cessation of hostilities
swastika in gilded wires
Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Republic of flaking evident in the whiteInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 87. 2 mm (h) x 55. 4 mm (w), small stain on ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various fields