Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class certificate_of_authenticity Aerodrome Fire Service

Aerodrome Fire Service

the division served mainly on the Eastern Front

then discharged to duty onAugust 10th

measuring 35 mm (w) x 54

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class certificate_of_authenticity Aerodrome Fire ServiceInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 87. 2 mm (h) x 55. 4 mm (w), on original striped neck ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state in various