Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class Hold faded gilt King's crown on

faded gilt King's crown on the lid

light gilt wear on decoration particularly around the crown

scattered chipping in the red enamels

It also features a full loop suspension ring

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class Hold faded gilt King's crown onInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver breast badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 72. 4 mm (h) x 45. 4 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, very minor contact points, in better than extremely fine condition.. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Accompanied by it's boutonniere bearing 6 red lines denoting VI class. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted 4th of