Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon, I Class Set visually-hidden The ship later returned to

The ship later returned to sea

obverse centre presenting a central shield with black enamel script (Law is the foundation of justice)

By September 1919

A textbook example of a second war German Militärverwaltung (Military Administration) for France badge

in 14K gold cigarette case

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon, I Class Set visually-hidden The ship later returned to(, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. An order of the Rising Sun First in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flowers suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers, with Kanji on the reverse. The decoration measures at 76mm (w) x 114. 8mm (h to the top of the suspension) and weighs 119. 6 grams. The badge demonstrates light wear with