Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Auction Archive with “Präzisions-Barometer” and “Lufft” printed

with “Präzisions-Barometer” and “Lufft” printed in black lettering on the obverse of the lid

three gilt

a textbook example in near mint condition

02 mm in diameter

(Kolonial-Denkmünze)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class Auction Archive with “Präzisions-Barometer” and “Lufft” printed(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, a starburst pattern with a central red glass cabochon, obverse mirrors the reverse, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulownia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 6mm (w) x 71. 3mm (h), weighs 38. 9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), worn on original ribbon which has been stained purple, hook and eye on reverse of ribbon, enamels intact, very minor contact marks,