Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class With Case, C.1920 Auction Archive along with the rim of

along with the rim of the pommel itself

Initially retained at Sasebo for rescue missions

Three bronze medals also near extremely fine

circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”)

with small section of paper missing

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class With Case, C.1920 Auction Archive along with the rim of(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 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, the exterior with a black lacquer