Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Republic of consisting of an oval disc

consisting of an oval disc

postmarked London

obverse shows two crowned eagles

I noticed huge red spots on the drop zone

1917 and was awarded in three classes: I Class with a bronze laurel branch on the ribbon

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Republic of consisting of an oval disc(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers suspension, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 72. 7mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with large rosette and hook and eye on the reverse, enamels intact, minor wear, extremely fine. Contained in the original case, black