Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Province of China " Upon his accession to

" Upon his accession to the imperial throne

The blade is diamond shaped and exhibits scratches common to extraction and return to the scabbard on both sides of the blade

” along the rim

This is an award document for an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

contact marks and gilt wear evident

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Province of China " Upon his accession toInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. A III Class Order of the Rising Sun, comprising a silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, reverse mirrors the obverse, some stains on ribbon, 55. 1 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h inclusive of flower suspension), small chip in the center of the cabochon, near mint condition.