Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Order of the Meritorious Service

Order of the Meritorious Service to the Nation with Silver Rays (Second Degree)

in green with red and yellow embroidering

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gilt loss evident on the sides but the bottom retains most of its gilt

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Order of the Meritorious Service, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the