Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Archive 3 mm (w) x 48

3 mm (w) x 48

commanded by Major J

he left for his new unit on August 12

2) A Saxon Merit Order Knight’s Cross ribbon with miniature Swords

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Archive 3 mm (w) x 48, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the