Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon, I Class Set Newly Listed Instituted in 1944 by General

Instituted in 1944 by General Francisco Franco

Infantry Badge & Close Combat Clasp are missing pin assembly

each measuring 95 mm (w) x 139 (h)

Hampered by engine troubles and sailing alone

and it was here that Duplessie would remain until the cessation of hostilities

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun Grand Cordon, I Class Set Newly Listed Instituted in 1944 by General(, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. An order of the Rising Sun First in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flowers suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers, with Kanji on the reverse. The decoration measures at 76mm (w) x 114. 8mm (h to the top of the suspension) and weighs 119. 6 grams. The badge demonstrates light wear with