Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 Auction Archive A Miniature Volunteer Officer's Decoration

A Miniature Volunteer Officer's Decoration with Garrard & Co

they were supervised by a full-time cadre of uniformed salaried leaders

that he had previous military service in the 4th Battalion

Silver and black enamels

Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 Auction Archive A Miniature Volunteer Officer's DecorationInstituted in 1875. Sash Badge: in silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, centre red glass cabochon, measuring 76 mm (w) x 114. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension, with an original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt and white enamels with a centre red glass cabochon, mounted to an eight pointed star base, measuring 91 mm (w) x 91 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina. Intact