Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class GTRexclude black paper backer

black paper backer

light fraying on the edges

Minus the flying instructor the aircraft began to take off at 14:18 hrs

most of the silver finish has been lost resulting in some surface oxidation and the catch has broken

the reverse maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “8” for Ferdinand Wagner

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class GTRexclude black paper backerInstituted 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), on original striped neck 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