Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations certificate_of_authenticity with nine visible domed rivets

with nine visible domed rivets securing the obverse feature in place

an excellent example in hardly worn condition

a group photo of Heer Officers

slight discolouration evident on both sides

with an illegible stamped maker’s mark

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations certificate_of_authenticity with nine visible domed rivets1. 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. 5 mm (w) x 70. 95 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