Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class Hold Inset into the obverse of

Inset into the obverse of the crossguard is a functional push-button spring release connecting to a clip which emanates from the ricasso

the exterior of the case depicts mild signs of wear

light gilt wear on decoration particularly around the crown

marked "This book is number "67" of a limited edition of 1

scattered chipping in the red enamels

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class Hold Inset into the obverse ofInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver breast badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 72. 4 mm (h) x 45. 4 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, very minor contact points, in better than extremely fine condition.. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Accompanied by it's boutonniere bearing 6 red lines denoting VI class. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted 4th of