Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed 48 mm h x 43

48 mm h x 43 mm w)

The ship would earn fifteen battle stars in the Pacific Theater

reverse with a raised centrepiece

with the arms of the cross inscribed “Für die Jahre 1813 und 1814” (For the years 1813 and 1814)

the exterior bearing a central raised skull and crossbones

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed 48 mm h x 43(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 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet