Japan, Empire. A Lot of Orders and Decorations

A lot of Japanese and regional orders and decorations, including:

1. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, constructed of silver with gilt and multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a double-sided central red cabochon medallion situated within stylized white enameled rays with partially gilded borders, topped by enameled paulownia flowers, the reverse bearing Japanese characters, culminating in an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon with clasp, unmarked measuring 45.27 mm (w) x 71.22 mm (h), weighing 38.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by a matching boutonniere, both contained within a period original presentation case, constructed of a black lacquered wooden frame, the interior with a purple satin lid liner and depressed purple velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, measuring 7 cm (w) x 13 cm (l) x 3 cm (h), demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.

2. An Order of the Rising Sun, VII Class, constructed of silver with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of double-sided green and purple enameled paulownia flowers, the reverse bearing Japanese characters, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon with clasp, unmarked, measuring 31.22 mm (w) x 33.76 mm (h), weighing 22.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a black lacquered wooden frame, the interior with a purple satin lid liner and depressed purple velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, measuring 6 cm (w) x 9.5 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.

3. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class, constructed of silver, consisting of double-sided paulownia flowers, the reverse bearing Japanese characters, topped by an integral loop and suspension ring retaining a period original ribbon with clasp, unmarked, measuring 30.96 mm (w) x 33.70 mm (h), weighing 16.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by matching boutonniere, both contained within an original presentation case, constructed of a lacquered black wooden frame, the interior with a purple satin lid liner and depressed purple velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, measuring 6 cm (w) x 9.5 cm (w) x 3 cm (h), in extremely fine condition,.

4. A Japanese Victory Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised depiction of Takemikazuchi, the reverse bearing a raised cherry blossom with a globe centrepiece, overlaid by flags representing the five main Allied nations, circumscribed by Japanese characters reading “THE GREAT WAR FOR THE DEFENCE OF CIVILIZATION”, measuring 36.55 mm in diameter, weighing 21.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, of two-piece wood construction, the interior with a white felt medal bed, measuring 6 cm (w) x 11 cm (l) x 2.5 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.

5. A Manchukuo National Foundation Merit Medal, constructed of patinated and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with clasp, unmarked, measuring 30.23 mm in diameter, weighing 17.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a black lacquered wooden frame, the interior with a white satin lid liner and partially-intact hinge cover, with a depressed white felt medal bed, closing with a functional metal snap button, measuring 6.5 cm (w) x 11 cm (l) x 2 cm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

6. A Korean War Service Medal, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 33.57 mm in diameter, weighing 20.7 grams (inclusive of ribbon), accompanied by its original presentation case, of two-piece card stock construction, measuring 5 cm (w) x 11 cm (l) x 1 cm (h), in extremely fine condition.