Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Newly Listed the top bears the inscription

the top bears the inscription “III

23 mm x 75 mm)

the reverse maker marked “Gurschner

166” (“10th company

with a stamp in blue ink marked "BIBLIOTHEK ERNST BLASS HAMBURG" and inscribed "Dannebrog KIdder Ordens Statuter

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Newly Listed the top bears the inscription( 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.