Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class Hold light gilt wear on decoration

light gilt wear on decoration particularly around the crown

the exterior of the case depicts mild signs of wear

the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “FÜR LANGJÄHRIGE TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR LONG YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

A well-preserved oil on canvas painting of St

faded gilt King's crown on the lid

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class Hold light gilt wear on decorationInstituted 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