Japan, Empire. Am Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold "56" and still retains its

"56" and still retains its original Berolina label

with old blue ribbon

1921 in Illerrieden (near Ulm

Footnote: Only 78 crosses of this type were awarded

Second Badge in white metal

Japan, Empire. Am Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cross Sash Hold "56" and still retains itsInstituted in 1875. Fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with a wide white field in the centre, flanked by wide red stripes on either side, large rosette at the bottom end, measuring 105 mm wide x 820 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by