Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and small flaw at the

and small flaw at the bottom arm (reverse bottom right tip)

the obverse features a swastika at the bottom with a spray of laurel leaves emanating from each side

with the Swords following only two days later

with the Army version of the medal being instituted on 21 January 1907

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and small flaw at the(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with