Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one with roses

one with roses

The Battalion sailed October 23

246 Squadron

wear on reverse

he flew with the 33 IAP (33rd Fighter Aviation Regiment)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with Case and Boutonniere, VI Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac one with rosesInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver breast badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 72. 4 mm (h) x 45. 4 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, very minor contact points, in better than extremely fine condition.. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Accompanied by it's boutonniere bearing 6 red lines denoting VI class. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted 4th of