Japan (Meiji era): Order of the Rising Sun. 8th Class. Silver breast badge

An item of insignia from the Meiji era (1868-1912)

Uncommonly this item with makers hallmark 'ヒ' Japanese character indented on base of reverse on lower leaf at 6 o'clock

The major military conflicts during the Meiji era included; Boshin War 1868-9 (the war marked the demise of the Tokugawa Shogunate; Sino-Japan War 1894-95; Boxer Rebellion in China 1900, and the Russo-Japan War 1904-05

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

Code: 26014