Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold Following graduation

Following graduation

The eagle head pommel is in excellent condition

10th Battalion South Australia AIF Button (printed in purple and blue inks on white paper

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Calgary

measuring approximately 522 mm x 128 mm

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Hold Following graduation, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the