Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measures 28 mm in diameter

measures 28 mm in diameter

It features seven decorations

Naming on the First World War pair is officially impressed

the reverse with a central shield

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measures 28 mm in diameter( Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875. Multi piece construction in silver gilt with enamels and a red glass centerpiece, with paulownia flower suspension with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 46mm (w) x 40. 0mm (h) and weighing at 36. 2 grams, on a vertical pinback, with crazing and chips to enamels, period ribbon with rosette, better than very fine condition.