Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. Republic of one side overlaid by a

one side overlaid by a white Sig rune affixed with machine stitching

either as a pilot or in some other capacity

Finely 851-engraved steel die

illustrating two leaders that died in 1894

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. Republic of one side overlaid by a(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, an eight pointed silver star, bearing a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to obverse, inclusive of suspension 86. 2 mm (h) x 54. 5 mm (w), on original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,