Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class with Diplomatic Case Archive 20 - The Royal Marines

20 - The Royal Marines

the Cross of St

along with wear spots evident in the gold-coloured trim on the top edge and opening

featuring four awards

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class with Diplomatic Case Archive 20 - The Royal Marines(). Instituted in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. 1875 2003 issue. Constructed of silver, a superb enamelled white silver framed Japanese symbol of the Rising Sun, circumscribing a central nice deep red glass cabochon, with mirrored design, the suspension consisting of finely enamelled green and purple symbol of the Paulownia Flowers with Japanese characters on the reverse55. 45 mm (w) x 87. 80 mm (h inclusive of integral ring for suspension loop),