Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. Republic of A superb four-armed enameled purple

A superb four-armed enameled purple cross in 18K Gold

illustrating two leaders that died in 1894

two breast eagles

and highland games

one side overlaid by a white Sig rune affixed with machine stitching

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class. Republic of A superb four-armed enameled purple(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, an eight pointed silver star, bearing a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to obverse, inclusive of suspension 86. 2 mm (h) x 54. 5 mm (w), on original neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. In its hard shelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,