postmarked "DRESDEN 12
Suppressed and Extinct of All Nations in the World)
the face with a central plain glass cabochon held by triangular prongs within a hammered circular border
on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback
the interior of the lid is lined with a purple cotton-silk blended fabric
Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Auspicious Clouds) visually-hidden postmarked "DRESDEN 121. An Order of the Rising Sun, V. Class Badge, Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver, as well as green, white, and purple enamels with a dark red glass cabochon, suspended from its period original ribbon, measuring 46. 6 mm (w) x 48. 5 mm (l) not including its paulownia flower suspension, with light to moderate chipping in the enamels, in better than fine condition. 2. An Order of the Auspicious Clouds, VI. Class, Instituted March 1st,