Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Hold The ribbons used with the

The ribbons used with the Canadian and British versions of the medal are the same

extraordinary piece in near extremely fine

with crimped hinge

measuring 15 mm

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Hold The ribbons used with the( Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875. Multi piece construction in silver gilt with enamels and a red glass centerpiece, with paulownia flower suspension with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring at 46mm (w) x 40. 0mm (h) and weighing at 36. 2 grams, on a vertical pinback, with crazing and chips to enamels, period ribbon with rosette, better than very fine condition.