Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge Archive 1873” translation (Spain to the

1873” translation (Spain to the brave army that fights in defense of the homeland

the Wound Badge (1918) in Gold

and is marked STERLING on the reverse of the 6 o’clock arm

nasal area and the beak

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge Archive 1873” translation (Spain to the, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, an Order of the Rising Sun I Class, with white enamels and red cabochon medallion. The enamels are intact with very minor crazing to a few arms. The badge is missing the Paulownia flower suspension at 12 oclock. The badge measures at 77 mm in diameter, and weighs 90. 5 grams. It is in very fine condition. Footnote: This Order is conferred by the Japanese Government in