Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction the obverse with a black

the obverse with a black enameled mobile swastika on a white enameled field

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of King Louis Philippe I

topped by an inscription of “FUER VERDIENSTE” (“FOR SERVICE”)

58 mm (w) x 26

and black cotton-blended segments securely machine-stitched in place

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction the obverse with a black(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers and larger size versus the Officer's badge designating it as III class, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and integral suspension, both sides with chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, along with purple enamel loss on the top