Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cordon Star, C.1910 United Republic of all period mounted and extremely

all period mounted and extremely fine

the interior is lined with black rayon while the sleeves are lined with off-white striped fabric

Instituted by Duke Frederick Francis IV on 15 September 1884

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Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cordon Star, C.1910 United Republic of all period mounted and extremely( Kyokujitsu sh). Instituted in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. A finely manufactured star, consisting of eight arms, each composed of three individual rays with pebbled fields and smooth borders, obverse centre presenting a white enameled, multiple ray sun burst with red glass cabochon, reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, measuring 91 mm (w) x 89 (h), with enamel loss to white enamels, toned silver, good fine. This offering is a part of the