Japan, Empire. A Pair of Orders & Decorations visually-hidden By the same decree

By the same decree

reverse in a fine dark brown burlap

Footnote: William Allen is entitled to the India Mutiny Medal and is Ex 39th Foot

measures 360mm (w) x 71mm (l) x 43mm (d)

In a hardshelled case of issue

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Orders & Decorations visually-hidden By the same decree1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, (Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 50 mm (w) x 71. 31 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple