WWII 7th Class Order of the Rising Sun Medal with Lapel Stud

This is a World War II 7th Class Order of the Rising Sun medal hanging from a red and white ribbon with matching lapel stud showing a red cross. The award dates from 1875 and was given to both civilians and members of the military. The badge shows a beautiful cluster of purple flowers and green paulonia leaves, an Imperial family insignia.

Circa World War II.

Medal is about 1-1/2" in width by 2-5/8" in height; stud is about 1/2" in diameter.

Silver with enamel, silk ribbon.

Hook with "U" hasp; suspension ring; lapel stud.

None.

This is from a Japanese collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX01 LIJX SIJX4/12

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Minor wear and tarnishing with some slight spots of discoloration to ribbon.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.