with an illegible stamped maker’s mark
measuring 9 mm in diameter
with nine visible domed rivets securing the obverse feature in place
an excellent example in hardly worn condition
A badge constructed of gilded bronze
Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders & Decorations certificate_of_authenticity with an illegible stamped maker’s1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, (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 45. 5 mm (w) x 70. 95 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple