Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. Auction Archive this is the finest example

this is the finest example of the chained dagger we have offered

the reverse with a central visible rivet securing the obverse insignia in place

for threading onto the dagger

He recovered from his injuries and did survive the war

Application for the Efficiency Medal and Certificate of Service

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. Auction Archive this is the finest example(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, an eight pointed silver star, bearing a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to obverse, inclusive of suspension 86. 2 mm (h) x 54. 5 mm (w), on original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,