Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class GTRexclude most of the silver finish

most of the silver finish has been lost resulting in some surface oxidation and the catch has broken

Manual of Instruction and Ceremony Lectures issued and revised by the Grand Lodge of England

On the night of July 6th

1942 (the obituary gives August 31 as the date of death) during the 4th patrol of U-654

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class GTRexclude most of the silver finishInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 87. 2 mm (h) x 55. 4 mm (w), on original striped neck ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various