Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Sacred Treasure/Golden Kite) Archive 470 recipients of the 3rd

470 recipients of the 3rd Class Cross

extensive chipping evident in both the white and blue enamels

The strike was absolutely unauthorized and is not likely to last long

single screwback pin

the reverse with a bar and swivel attachment prongs

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Awards and Decorations (Rising Sun/Sacred Treasure/Golden Kite) Archive 470 recipients of the 3rd1. A Cased Order of the Rising Sun, VI. Class Breast Badge. Instituted October 4th, 1875. Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of eleven purple enameled Paulownia flowers with three large green enameled leaves at the base, the obverse and reverse sides identical in appearance, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook but missing the loop (ripped away),