Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The shipwrecked sailors were in

The shipwrecked sailors were in a horrible condition

metal clips inserted to hold pin

70 mm x 82 mm

constructed of off-white paper with black and blue ink

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The shipwrecked sailors were in(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with