Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a Hindenburg cross ribbon

a Hindenburg cross ribbon

The post-war labour insurance booklet includes entries from 1953 to 1965

the scabbard measuring 252 mm in length

Footnote: Ralph Bigland served as Norroy King of Arms from 1803 - 1822

Of typical Braca Knaus

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac a Hindenburg cross ribbon(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,