Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold German Police Service Cross

German Police Service Cross

they are a relatively new phenomenon in the Canadian Army

measuring 18 mm (w) x 34

marked 800 L/12 on reverse of the frame

one depicting an Imperial Navy Officer

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, V Class in Case Hold German Police Service Cross(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 3 5 3 configuration in the Paulonia flowers designating it as V class, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 71. 0 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulonia flowers and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. Accompanied by a ribbon bar. Contained in original case, black lacquer exterior,