Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. GTRexclude Gold cross pattee with white

Gold cross pattee with white enameled arms

32 mm x 39

the buttons maker marked "ASSMANN & SÖHNE LÜDENSCHEID" on their reverses

Michigan and Wisconsin

many others bearing reverse handwritten inscriptions

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class. GTRexclude Gold cross pattee with white(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, inclusive of suspension 87 mm (h) x 55 mm (w), includes neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with a dark red cabochon