Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class certificate_of_authenticity with twenty-two pearl insets

with twenty-two pearl insets

” reverse presents a hand etched design

and a face tattoo on his left arm

and First World War Commemorative Medal 1915-1918 (in bronze

John and James) and two half-sisters (Emily and Theresa)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, III Class certificate_of_authenticity with twenty-two pearl insetsInstituted 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