Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Province of China A miniature straight-armed cross paty

A miniature straight-armed cross paty constructed of non-magnetic metal

accompanied by its stickpin in silvered bronze with red enamels

This is an award document for an Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

A single horizontal slit for the accommodation of a dagger is found at the lower left breast

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class Province of China A miniature straight-armed cross patyInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. A III Class Order of the Rising Sun, comprising a silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, reverse mirrors the obverse, some stains on ribbon, 55. 1 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h inclusive of flower suspension), small chip in the center of the cabochon, near mint condition.