Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Archive was established on 21 April

was established on 21 April 1929

A scarce members pin in solid gold

First Edition originally published in 1966

2) A Saxon Merit Order Knight’s Cross ribbon with miniature Swords

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Archive was established on 21 April, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the