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Rare Order of the Rising Sun, 8th Class - Complete Set from the Ancient Japanese Empire (Meiji Era). Splendid and excellent original collectible piece from the Japanese Empire. It is the Order of the Rising Sun, 8th Class (勲八等白色桐葉章 / Kun-hachitō Hakushoku Tōyashō), historically instituted during the Meiji era. A high-value, rare complete set, ideal to enrich an international militaria collection or a high-end collection of Asian antiquities. • 100% authenticity guaranteed: A genuine piece of Japanese military history, not a modern reproduction. • Rarity of the set: It is exceedingly difficult to find on the market an specimen that preserves both the delicate collar badge and the original lacquered box intact. • Original medal: Entirely made of silver, depicting the traditional government emblem of the Paulownia leaf (Kiri). It features a magnificent natural patina of time attesting to its authenticity. • Original ribbon: In the classic institutional colors white and red, in excellent condition with only slight and charming signs of aging. • Collar badge (Rosette): Original badge included, an accessory that is almost always missing and that makes this lot exceptionally complete. • Original display box: Fine wooden case coated with traditional Japanese black lacquer (Urushi), adorned on the lid with raised Kanji characters in silver print, in a classic style.

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