early japanese orders

  1. 5th class Golden Kite and 5th class Rising Sun orders awarded in 1906 to Army Infantry Captain for the Russo-Japanese War

    Important time coordinate for this variation of Golden Kite order. Awarded on April 4, 1906. Typical repair https://asiamedals.info/threads/repaired-orders-of-the-golden-kites.23236/ Golden Kite order No. 41 812. Emperor Meiji signature.
  2. 7th class Rising Sun orders made by Hirata workshop

    Full set.
  3. Breast stars of the Rising Sun order made by Hirata workshop in 1875

    Silver, gilt, enamel. Photos courtesy of the owner. Hand engraved kanji. Unique fittings that was used only during 1875.
  4. Orders of Sacred Treasure in Early Leather Cases

    These cases were in use from the very begining (1888) until (at least) 1895. Golden Kite order in similar case https://asiamedals.info/threads/2nd-class-golden-kite-awarded-to-admiral-kabayama-sukenori-in-1895.23106/ Rising Sun orders in similar cases...
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