Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case United Republic of on a black rayon-wool blend

on a black rayon-wool blend base

a Canadian girl of Scottish descent

The vacation certificate was issued by the Reich Office for Metals in Berlin

LE MINIER 1951" and "G

and Valerie (nee Dawes)

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Grand Set in Case United Republic of on a black rayon-wool blend(( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight pointed base in silver with