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 reverse centre applique in white

reverse centre applique in white enamels depicting the inscription MM (Military Merit) also in Gold

with the Swords following only two days later

A straight-armed cross paty constructed of gilded bronze

and small flaw at the bottom arm (reverse bottom right tip)

born Jan 6th

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 reverse centre applique in white(( 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