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

who was on an extended leave

A Maria Theresa cross constructed of silver

the reverse maker marked “Aurich

A No 192843”

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