Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Province of China qualifying as a Machine Gunner

qualifying as a Machine Gunner 1st Class on December 4th

80 (h - inclusive of wreath)

notably the 1st and 2nd Companies of Volunteer Rifles (Hamilton)

in zinc (with only traces of silvering remaining)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class Province of China qualifying as a Machine Gunner(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