Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class, C.1940 Archive consisting of a Maltese Cross

consisting of a Maltese Cross with exquisite red enamels

American finger size "9"

accepting the position of “Leading Minister”

constructed of silvered bronze and red enamels

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class, C.1940 Archive consisting of a Maltese Cross(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 8 mm (w) x 71. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 11. 5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, the