Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold Footnote: The Battalion was raised

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Calgary

measuring approximately 522 mm x 128 mm

10th Battalion South Australia AIF Button (printed in purple and blue inks on white paper

94 mm (w) 44

Also included is a bar featuring three decorations

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold Footnote: The Battalion was raised, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the