Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cordon Star, C.1910 Archive presenting minor oxidation and toned

presenting minor oxidation and toned metal

measuring 182 mm x 130 mm

In bronze gilt with green and white paint

It was succeeded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cordon Star, C.1910 Archive presenting minor oxidation and toned( Kyokujitsu sh). Instituted in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. A finely manufactured star, consisting of eight arms, each composed of three individual rays with pebbled fields and smooth borders, obverse centre presenting a white enameled, multiple ray sun burst with red glass cabochon, reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, measuring 91 mm (w) x 89 (h), with enamel loss to white enamels, toned silver, good fine. This offering is a part of the