Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. Auction Archive one small discolouration mark on

one small discolouration mark on the lid

In bronze gilt with finely executed white

Some wear to crown

the loop marked “RW” for an unknown maker

measuring between 61x44mm and 76x106

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. Auction Archive one small discolouration mark on(( 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