Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge United Republic of (Kleine Silberne Erinnerungs-Ehren und Verdienstmedaille)

(Kleine Silberne Erinnerungs-Ehren und Verdienstmedaille)

fire fighting insignia on original ribbon

3 Personnel Reception Centre on January 13

Army/Army Air Force Officer Cap Badge (bronze gilt

the leather remains relatively supple

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge United Republic of (Kleine Silberne Erinnerungs-Ehren und Verdienstmedaille), Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, an Order of the Rising Sun I Class, with white enamels and red cabochon medallion. The enamels are intact with very minor crazing to a few arms. The badge is missing the Paulownia flower suspension at 12 oclock. The badge measures at 77 mm in diameter, and weighs 90. 5 grams. It is in very fine condition. Footnote: This Order is conferred by the Japanese Government in