Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac suspended by ornamented loop on

suspended by ornamented loop on an original neck ribbon

both obverses illustrating a left-facing kangaroo

identified by his cuff title

he was presumed dead

8 mm (w) x 66

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac suspended by ornamented loop on( Dai kun'i kikka sh). Instituted December 25, 1877 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A full length sash badge in red and dark blue watered silk, with a rosette near the end, measures 880 mm (l folded in half), ribbon connects via a thin hook and ring attached to each side, light creasing, a rare sash which remains in extremely fine condition.