Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Province of China marked with a large "P"

marked with a large "P" on the reverse of the crown

the reverse presents a spring fitting

In 1906 he was chosen to drive the very first armoured car

Inserted into the guard is a paper label bearing a size stamp of “57”

and III Classes Medals were added in 1926

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Province of China marked with a large "P"( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver gilt with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), weighs 55. 78 grams, includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight