Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class certificate_of_authenticity (VDA = Volksbund für das

(VDA = Volksbund für das Deutschtum im Ausland) : Silvered bronze with blue enamels

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class certificate_of_authenticity (VDA = Volksbund für dasInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 87. 2 mm (h) x 55. 4 mm (w), on original striped neck ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various