Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed consisting of 1) A Bavarian

consisting of 1) A Bavarian Order of Military Merit ribbon

Records make specific mention of Iron Crosses and Auxiliary Cruiser War badges being manufactured by Japanese jewelers and distributed to individuals recognized in the field

and Unknown Rosette (measuring 13 mm in diameter

silver with an enamelled insignia

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Newly Listed consisting of 1) A Bavarian(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 46 mm (w) x 71. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet