Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Elisabeth Potuz am 03

Elisabeth Potuz am 03

topped by an additional hole for the accommodation of an original drawstring

metal clips inserted to hold pin

The shipwrecked sailors were in a horrible condition

70 mm x 82 mm

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Elisabeth Potuz am 03(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with