Orders of Rising Sun in Early Rounded Lacquer Cases

Very distinctive type early cases.
These were used for a short period of time approximately around 1885+


6th class.









Ribbon.



Rosette.

 

5th class.

 

Another 5th class.

 

4th class.





Ribbon.



Enamels.

 

3rd class.



Badge.





Enamel.








Ribbon.







Detailed photos of the case.

 

6th class.

Badge.

Suspension.

Sun.

Enamel.

Rosette.

Detailed photos of the case.

 

4th class.



Obviously rosette was added lately (after October 25, 1886)



Badge.

 

5th class with two early variants of button rosettes ("thick" and "thin").



Badge.




Obverse.



Reverse.



Case.

 

6th class.

 

Interesting comparison.

6th class type 1940 vs. 4th class made by Hirata in rounded case.

 

Superb early Meiji era 5th class Rising Sun order. Still practically in mint condition after 130+ years.

 

Cased 5th class Rising Sun order. Reverse medallion is missing.

 

Early 5th class Rising Sun order in "rounder". Full set.

Case.

 

5th class full set.

Order enamel is in pristine condition.

 

Same set under a different light.