Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac America Defense Service Medal (in

America Defense Service Medal (in bronze

three Defence Medals

United States Military Academy Graduation Diploma (issued to Cadet John P

with a fold-out flap bearing a retractable stand

measuring 88 mm x 68 mm

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac America Defense Service Medal (inInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 87. 2 mm (h) x 55. 4 mm (w), on original striped neck ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various