Japan, Empire. A Rare Meiji Period Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon, By Hirata, In Case And Box, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and to Lieutenant of the

and to Lieutenant of the Reserve on November 16

A mixed lot of six Second World War period Chetnik photos

minor flecking consistent with age is evident and the decoration is missing its ribbon

Silver Grade (in silvered bronze with red enamels

medal bed in black felt with two recessed areas

Japan, Empire. A Rare Meiji Period Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon, By Hirata, In Case And Box, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and to Lieutenant of the(). Instituted April 10, 1875 by the Japanese Government. Meiji Period (1868 1912). An early Grand Cordon Set, comprising a sash badge, presenting a large silver gilt eight point star with smooth white enamelled rays with cleft ends, the center medallion presents a beautiful red glass cabochon, reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a green and purple enamelled imperial pawlonia flower, reverse of the green enamel leaf on suspension presents an