Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge certificate_of_authenticity On April 7

On April 7

Nathan Bedford Forrest attained the same rank

The magnetic blade

(for Bronze grade clasp)

the shield flanked by ornate columns on either side

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge certificate_of_authenticity On April 7, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, an Order of the Rising Sun I Class, with white enamels and red cabochon medallion. The enamels are intact with very minor crazing to a few arms. The badge is missing the Paulownia flower suspension at 12 oclock. The badge measures at 77 mm in diameter, and weighs 90. 5 grams. It is in very fine condition. Footnote: This Order is conferred by the Japanese Government in