Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 United Republic of GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON

GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDON ENGd" on their reverses

He was awarded his Efficiency Medal on August 24

A and B [rifle] Companies (Walloon)

very light crazing in the enamels otherwise the enamels are intact

with the two ends stitched together and complimented with a thin drawstring fed through a series of small slits around the outer edge of the sweatband

Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 United Republic of GAUNT & SON Ltd LONDONInstituted 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