Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Hold each measuring 30 mm (w)

each measuring 30 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

postcards vary in size - approx 135 mm x 86 mm to 146 mm x 92 mm

both insignia in a rolled copper-coloured bullion wire that contrasts with the adjoining gold-colored bullion wire background

Die-stamped bronze with a gold-coloured wash and black paint

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Hold each measuring 30 mm (w)(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers suspension, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 72. 7mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with large rosette and hook and eye on the reverse, enamels intact, minor wear, extremely fine. Contained in the original case, black