Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He is the recipient of

He is the recipient of numerous awards

61 mm (w) x 63

metal locket at the blade entry end maker marked with a crown above an "E"

as he had died from "Natural Causes" (Heart Disease) on December 15

a Latin phrase meaning "It knows no decline"

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac He is the recipient of( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted April 10 1875. A lovely II Class set, comprising a neck badge, 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. 95 mm (w) x 86. 60 mm (h inclusive of Paulownia Flower suspension), includes neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. The star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight