Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. GTRexclude 32 mm x 39

32 mm x 39

the buttons maker marked "ASSMANN & SÖHNE LÜDENSCHEID" on their reverses

Footnote: The Order was instituted on January 23

many others bearing reverse handwritten inscriptions

Voluntary Medical Service Medal with Second Award Bar for an Additional Five Years' Service (MISS EDITH JOHNSON)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. GTRexclude 32 mm x 39(( 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, inclusive of suspension 87 mm (h) x 55 mm (w), includes neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with a dark red cabochon