Japan, Empire. An Order of The Rising Sun, V Class in Diplomatic Case GTRexclude North West Europe and France

North West Europe and France

missing its iron insert in the base crown

slight enamel flaking/chipping to the center

however at the beginning of 1942 Waffen SS style uniforms were introduced

Japan, Empire. An Order of The Rising Sun, V Class in Diplomatic Case GTRexclude North West Europe and France(, Kyokujitsu sh) Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in silver with a red cabochon centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia Flowers suspension with green and purple enamels and Kanji on the reverse. The medal is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye. There is minor crazing to the enamels and the medal measures at 46mm (w) x 71mm (h to the top of