Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of cardstock with a

constructed of cardstock with a lightly textured red faux leather (leatherette) exterior

The cap features a traditional high peak crown with orange-yellow piping along the entire crown

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measures 28 mm in diameter

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac constructed of cardstock with a( Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875. Multi piece construction in silver gilt with enamels and a red glass centerpiece, with paulownia flower suspension with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 46mm (w) x 40. 0mm (h) and weighing at 36. 2 grams, on a vertical pinback, with crazing and chips to enamels, period ribbon with rosette, better than very fine condition.