Japan, Empire. Five Decorations & Awards Archive marked on reverse with logo

marked on reverse with logo of Assmann company

22 mm (w) x 67

They were the rescued crew of the ship Androsa

a scarce example of a zink badge in near mint condition

pleated liner in gray cotton in the dome with a white drawstring

Japan, Empire. Five Decorations & Awards Archive marked on reverse with logo1. Order of the Rising Sun, VII Class (Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye. In its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded,