Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon, I Class Set visually-hidden in 14K gold cigarette case

in 14K gold cigarette case

carrying a commission to receive applications for half-breed scrip and to negotiate a treaty

this cross consists of die-flaws on the ribs of the cross that appear to be forming “little bridges” across the ribs

A textbook example of a second war German Militärverwaltung (Military Administration) for France badge

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon, I Class Set visually-hidden in 14K gold cigarette case(, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. An order of the Rising Sun First in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flowers suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers, with Kanji on the reverse. The decoration measures at 76mm (w) x 114. 8mm (h to the top of the suspension) and weighs 119. 6 grams. The badge demonstrates light wear with