Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold the enamels extremely well preserved

the enamels extremely well preserved

he was transferred to the 30th Reserve Battalion and was with this battalion when he received his orders to proceed overseas to the French theatre

10th Battalion South Australia AIF Button (printed in purple and blue inks on white paper

Also included is a bar featuring three decorations

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold the enamels extremely well preserved, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the