 JAPAN. Order of the Rising Sun, Sixth Class Badge. Founded April 1875. Silver, 71.2 x 45.8mm, including suspender. Vernon 14. Brilliant Uncirculated. 32 white enamel double-pointed rays surround a ruby-red central cabochon. Suspender is a green-enamel Pawlonia topped by three stamens with purple blossoms arranged 3-5-3. Red-edged white moiré ribbon with hook & eye on back. With 12.3mm lapel emblem in black-lacquered, gold stamped fitted Sixth Class case. (Est. $250-$350)
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