Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Province of China A miniature straight-armed cross paty

A miniature straight-armed cross paty constructed of non-magnetic metal

The blade is diamond shaped and exhibits scratches common to extraction and return to the scabbard on both sides of the blade

circumscribed by an inscription of “PRÄMIIRT FÜR VORZÜGLICHE LEISTUNG” (“PRIZE FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT”)

Orden Knjaza Danila I)

contact marks and gilt wear evident

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Province of China A miniature straight-armed cross patyInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. A III Class Order of the Rising Sun, comprising a silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, reverse mirrors the obverse, some stains on ribbon, 55. 1 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h inclusive of flower suspension), small chip in the center of the cabochon, near mint condition.