Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity with the eagle welded to

with the eagle welded to the wreath

the plaque with two bronze loops welded in place and a chain placed between them for suspension

and 3rd Class Bar for Nine Years' Service (blackened bronze

however others in collector’s community believe maker to be Steinhauer & Lück

where they embarked on the City of Athens for Cape Town

Japan. Order Of The Rising Sun, 1St Class Grand Cross, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity with the eagle welded toInstituted in 1875. Sash Badge: in silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, centre red glass cabochon, measuring 76 mm (w) x 114. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers suspension, with an original full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt and white enamels with a centre red glass cabochon, mounted to an eight pointed star base, measuring 91 mm (w) x 91 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, dark patina. Intact