Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Hold marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM)

marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/63” Steinhauer & Lück

diestamped

(HJ Fahnenweihe Abzeichen)

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon mounted to a bar with a horizontal pinback

Fabricated from a very thick leather with a smooth finished black upper and a smooth finished mid-tone brown underside

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Hold marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM)( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver gilt with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), weighs 55. 78 grams, includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight