Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Sacred Treasure/Golden Kite) Archive (15mm x 33mm) suspended from

(15mm x 33mm) suspended from original period ribbon

It shows signs of aging on the left

The strike was absolutely unauthorized and is not likely to last long

470 recipients of the 3rd Class Cross

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Sacred Treasure/Golden Kite) Archive (15mm x 33mm) suspended from1. A Cased Order of the Rising Sun, VI. Class Breast Badge. Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of eleven purple enameled Paulownia flowers with three large green enameled leaves at the base, the obverse and reverse sides identical in appearance, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook but missing the loop (ripped away),