Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case

(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3-5-3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45.7 mm (w) x 71.0 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally-pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Accompanied by a ribbon bar.

Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior, with rich purple silk and velvet interior, measures 67 mm (w) x 135 mm (h) x 31 mm (d), hinge functional, clasp catch damaged, contact marks and bruises to exterior, better than fine condition.