Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed 20 mm x 74

20 mm x 74

SS-Bildber

silver with an enamelled insignia

Derby was forced to make the Bataan Death March

seeking a career in the United States Navy in "Mechanics"

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed 20 mm x 74(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 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet