Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sporadic patches of mothing and

sporadic patches of mothing and material fatigue to the exterior material

Shortness of breath on moderate exertion

Accompanied by records and research from the National Archives of Canada

constructed of off-white paper with black and blue ink

topped by an additional hole for the accommodation of an original drawstring

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sporadic patches of mothing and(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with