Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 Auction Archive on a loop and swivel

on a loop and swivel crown for suspension from its period original ribbon

five taken in the field during the 1930s and dated as such on their reverses

A Miniature Volunteer Officer's Decoration with Garrard & Co

that he had previous military service in the 4th Battalion

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Southern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Hamilton

Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 Auction Archive on a loop and swivelInstituted in 1875. Sash Badge: in silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, centre red glass cabochon, measuring 76 mm (w) x 114. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension, with an original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt and white enamels with a centre red glass cabochon, mounted to an eight pointed star base, measuring 91 mm (w) x 91 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina. Intact