Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction with some of the ebony

with some of the ebony finish having worn off

the reverse maker marked “Aurich

65 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

dated March 26th

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction with some of the ebony(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers and larger size versus the Officer's badge designating it as III class, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and integral suspension, both sides with chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, along with purple enamel loss on the top