Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Japan, Empire, Order of the Rising Sun, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash badge, 115mm including paulownia flowers suspension x 76mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with red cabochon in centre; Star, 90mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, with red cabochon in centre, this cracked throughout, the reverse inscribed with four Japanese characters, with full sash riband and additional evening dress section, in original slightly damaged rio-nuri lacquered case of issue with red cord and tassel fastenings, nearly extremely fine except where stated (2) £700-900