Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. GTRexclude 8mm (w) x 79

8mm (w) x 79

Footnote: The Order was instituted on January 23

dated August 4

Measuring 348 mm with the scabbard on

many others bearing reverse handwritten inscriptions

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. GTRexclude 8mm (w) x 79(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, inclusive of suspension 87 mm (h) x 55 mm (w), includes neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with a dark red cabochon