Japan, Empire. A Supreme Order Of The Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon, C.1900 United Republic of An excellent example from a

An excellent example from a fine collection of awards

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the third ring presents a pair of ascending dragons with a setting for a small coral stone at 12 o'clock

Also inset into the handle is a silvered SA insignia

The first such placement was with the Cruiser/Depot Ship H

Japan, Empire. A Supreme Order Of The Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon, C.1900 United Republic of An excellent example from a( Dai kun'i kikka sh). Instituted 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. eMedals is pleased to offer Japan's highest order, one of only fifty Grand Cordon sets awarded since its institution. With sash badge in silver gilt consisting of beautiful enameled white four armed rayed Cross with a yellow and green enameled Imperial Family Emblem of the Chrysanthemum flower in each quadrant, with exquisite central red glass cabochon, double sided, suspended by an