Japanese Order Of The Rising Sun, 5th Class Medal And Case of Issue.
The Order of the Rising Sun ("Kyokujitsusho"), established in 1875 as Japan’s first national decoration, could be awarded to either military or civilian personnel for meritorious service. There were eight classes to this order.
This medal, the fifth of the eight classes, is in the form of a sun in gold plated silver, upon which are enameled white "rays," eight long with three short separating each, all emanating from the red garnet center. The reverse is identical to the obverse. The uppermost ray is hinged to a three-lobed spray of jade green enameled Paulownia leaves, outlined and with a row of four golden kanji characters to the reverse, which translate to "Order of Merit Decoration." The leaves are surmounted by three sets of purple enameled and golden outlined Paulownia flowers Through a perforated ball atop the uppermost, central flower passes the ribbon’s suspension ring. Medal comes complete with its original red and White ribbon. The medal is in Close to mint condition.
The medal comes with its original black laquered case of issue. The medal and ribbon are nested into corresponding depressions to the purple velvet interior base of its original presentation case, whose interior lid is lined in padded, purple silk. Both the silk and velvet are in excellent condition. The exterior of the black lacquered wooden case has a column of gold painted kanji characters to its cover. The case is in very good condition with just the slightest chafe wear.
Close to mint condition. A real Eye catcher, beutiful Award!!
295.00€
Japanese Order Of The Rising Sun, 5th Class Medal And Case
[JM18014]
