Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold framed by an open-ended wreath

framed by an open-ended wreath and surmounted by a sunburst

contact marks evident on the edge and the reverse

it is stated he "Had reached the objective and was looking for a place to sleep

” (“A GRATEFUL PRINCE AND COUNTRY

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold framed by an open-ended wreath(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