Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold ” (“A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND

” (“A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND COUNTRY

contact marks evident on the edge and the reverse

framed by an open-ended wreath and surmounted by a sunburst

(Luftschutz Armbinde)

featuring Romanian Coat of Arms

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold ” (“A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet