Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Republic of within a black enameled ring

within a black enameled ring bearing an inscription of “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ SCHWESTERNSCHAFT” (“GERMAN RED CROSS SISTERHOOD”)

postmarked London

obverse shows two crowned eagles

It shows a drawing of three soldiers

consisting of an oval disc

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Republic of within a black enameled ring(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers suspension, measuring 45. 2 mm (w) x 72. 7mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with large rosette and hook and eye on the reverse, enamels intact, minor wear, extremely fine. Contained in the original case, black