Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class, C.1940 Auction when it became a popular

when it became a popular item of military equipment in the Jacobite Risings

Both labour books are dated to October 1940

accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h))

three without additional Insignias

the obverse bears a knight slaying a dragon with a sword

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class, C.1940 Auction when it became a popular(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, the