Japan (Empire): Order of the Rising Sun. 7th Class. Silver & enamel breast badge
A good early example from the 'Meiji' era (1868-1912) and issued sometime in the period 1875-1912
The Order of the Rising Sun was instituted in 1875 - during the Meiji era
The reverse of the silk 'moire' medal riband retaining the original hook and eye fittings as issued
Sold complete together with the insignia's original 'Rio-Nuri' black lacquered h... read more
45.00 GBP
Japan (Empire): Order of the Rising Sun. 8th Class. Silver breast badge
An item of insignia from the Showa era (reign of Emperor Hirohito)
The reverse of the silk 'moire' medal riband retaining the original hook and eye fittings as issued
Sold complete together with the insignia's original 'Rio-Nuri' black lacquered hinged case of issue, with name of the award in gilt calligraphy on lid of case
Condition: About EF read more
35.00 GBP
Japan (Empire): Order of the Sacred Treasure. 6th Class breast badge
The insignia in silver, gilt & enamel set with semi-precious stones
This an example issued during the reign of Emperor Hirohito 'Showa' era - pre 1945. With riveted back plate
Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband
The Order of the Sacred Treasure is a Jap... read more
95.00 GBP
Japan (Empire): Order of the Sacred Treasure. 7th Class breast badge
The insignia is silver
An item of insignia from the Showa era pre 1945 (reign of Emperor Hirohito)
Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband
The decoration is sold complete with its 'rio-Nuri' black lacquered hinged case of issue with the name of the decorati... read more
40.00 GBP
Japan (Empire): Order of the Golden Kite. 7th Class breast badge. In silver and gilt
Struck during Showa era - pre 1945
Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband
The decoration is sold with its 'Rio-Nuri' lacquered hinged case of issue with the name of the decoration in gilt Japanese characters on upper lid
The Order of the Golden Kite was in... read more
90.00 GBP
Japan (Showa Era): 2600th Anniversary of the Founding of the Japanese Empire
The medal was issued in 1940
The original silk medal riband retaining the customary hook and eye riband fittings on reverse of the riband as issued
A choice condition era, virtually pristine
Condition: EF read more
30.00 GBP
Japan (Empire): Showa Enthronement Medal 1926
Medal fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, this retaining the customary hook and eye riband fittings on reverse of the riband as issued
A nice example with bright silk riband
Condition: Toned GVF read more
35.00 GBP
Japan: Showa Enthronement Medal 1926
Medal fitted with original silk riband, this retaining the customary hook and eye riband fittings on reverse of the riband as issued
The medal contained in its purple hinged leatherette case of issue, this latter with the name of the medal in gilt 'Kanji' characters on the lid of the box
Condition: GVF read more
50.00 GBP
Japan (Kingdom): Kyoto Fire Brigade. Award of Merit. Silver & enamel breast badge
Dimensions of the badge are approx 38mm (H) x 30mm (W)
Obverse: Crossed firefighters axes and lantern, the traidtional emblems of Japanese Fire Brigades. This with spray of leaves on either side. On top is a 'Rsing Sun' emblem indicating an early issue badge when the Fire Brigade was still under the jurisdiction of the Japanese Army military police
Reverse:... read more
45.00 GBP
