Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, IV Class United Republic of A pair of gorget patches

A pair of gorget patches for General Officers

measuring 231 mm (w) x 167 mm (h) x 63

Instituted December 3

the insignia measuring 50 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun with boutonniere, IV Class United Republic of A pair of gorget patchesInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. Silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, inclusive of flower suspension 72. 4 mm (h) x 45. 4 mm (w), on original striped ribbon, mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted 4th of October 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded to people who have rendered distinguished service to the state