Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class in Case Newly Listed measuring 92 mm (l)

measuring 92 mm (l)

the reverse is marked “RZM SS 35/36” – for maker Overhoff & Cie

as Military Attache

on its original full-length neck ribbon with ties sewn in place at the ends

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class in Case Newly Listed measuring 92 mm (l)(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers suspension with characters on the reverse, measures 55. 2 mm (w) x 86. 6 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in padded violet satin, with a platform