Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cordon Star, C.1910 Newly Listed brass spike has two circular

brass spike has two circular ventilation holes to the "neck" portion

with correct case of issue

the cockade with a painted black base incorporating a silvered ring and red felt centre

the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, I Class Grand Cordon Star, C.1910 Newly Listed brass spike has two circular( Kyokujitsu sh). Instituted in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. A finely manufactured star, consisting of eight arms, each composed of three individual rays with pebbled fields and smooth borders, obverse centre presenting a white enameled, multiple ray sun burst with red glass cabochon, reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, measuring 91 mm (w) x 89 (h), with enamel loss to white enamels, toned silver, good fine. This offering is a part of the