Japan, Empire. An Order of The Rising Sun, Third Class Commander’s Badge, c.1900 Auction Accompanied by copies of his

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers on the submarines he served on

An exceptionally detailed example constructed of Gold and silver

superimposed on black velvet fabric

including a large portrait of Unfriend in the uniform of a Leutnant

the strip of brown simulated cinnamon brown leather on the front edge of the visor with edge wear

Japan, Empire. An Order of The Rising Sun, Third Class Commander’s Badge, c.1900 Auction Accompanied by copies of his(, Kyokujitsu sh) Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji. In silver with a red cabochon centerpiece and a white enamelled star, star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia Flowers suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers with characters on the reverse, measures at 54. 7mm (w) x 86. 8 mm (h to the top of integral suspension ring), on period neck ribbon with clasp, near mint. Presented in its original black exterior case, with