Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold one depicting an Imperial Navy

one depicting an Imperial Navy Officer

officer of the Civil Division OBE rendered great assistance to the Ministry of Food as a Transport Officer

measuring 18 mm (w) x 34

marked 800 L/12 on reverse of the frame

they are a relatively new phenomenon in the Canadian Army

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold one depicting an Imperial Navy(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 45. 7 mm (w) x 71. 0 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Accompanied by a ribbon bar. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior,