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

8mm (w) x 79

Gold cross pattee with white enameled arms

many others bearing reverse handwritten inscriptions

Measuring 348 mm with the scabbard on

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