Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Archive with Simpson in the back

with Simpson in the back row

measures 274mm (w) x 375mm (h)

Constructed of interwoven green and white cotton threading

8 mm (w) x 20 mm (h) inclusive of its bow-tie suspension

Slightly discoloured

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Archive with Simpson in the back(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet