Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude Buckle in die stamped aluminum

Buckle in die stamped aluminum

marked on reverse centrepiece ANTIGUA VILARDEBO Y RIERA HABANA

A Canadian Boer War Officer’s Silver Collar Badge - Brooch pin fastener

the reverse bearing a central shield depicting the roman numeral “IX)

Contact marks visible on the buckle

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude Buckle in die stamped aluminum(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers and larger size versus the Officer's badge designating it as III class, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and integral suspension, both sides with chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, along with purple enamel loss on the top