Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge, with Sash for Ladies Hold Many escaped the ship but

Many escaped the ship but died of hypothermia or burns suffered when escaped fuel ignited on the water

cracking and chipping in the white enamels on the bottom arm)

cypher of Victor Emanuel on the lid

maker marked “S” on reverse

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, I Class Badge, with Sash for Ladies Hold Many escaped the ship but(, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Rising Sun, I Class in silver with a red cabochon centerpiece and white enamelled rays. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia Flowers suspension of purple and green enamels with Japanese Kanji on the reverse. The medal measures at 76mm (w) x 113. 5mm (h to the top of the suspension), and weighs 120. 7 grams. It is accompanied by its thin period sash