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WWII JAPANESE ORDER OF THE RISING SUN 7TH CLASS
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This is a WWII Japanese Order of the Rising SUn 7th Class medal. Complete with the issue box.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Order of the Rising Sun was awarded to military and civilian personnel for general merit. This award was
given extensively to Japanese and foreign individuals. The award comes in eight different classes, or six classes
and two decorations. Awards are made according to class, from the 8th class for Privates to the 1st class for
Generals.
| Creation date: |
April 10, 1875 (Council of state decree) |
| Number of civilian awards: |
1 million |
| Number of military awards: |
3 Million |
A large number of copies have been produced over time in Europe for the purpose of replacing missing awards or for
the earlier collector trade. Most of these copies have mistakes in manufacturing that make them recognizable as such.
Some of the common mistakes include the incorrect attachment of the Pawlonia, incorrect design of the Pawlonia.
SPECIFIC INFORMATION>
The 7th class decoration of the green Pawlonia leaves constructed of 31 mm x 33 mm, of silver and enamel
on both sides.
The construction of the ribbon is primarily black with 6 mm red edges. The official width of the ribbon is
only 30 mm, but some of the earlier badges have been recorded as having widths of 36 mm. These older ribbons
were usually unwatered dull black with crimson edges. The modern ribbons are watered, pure bright with bright
red edges.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The following is an estimated value. Provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques
and collectibles.
| Value (2006) | $170.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Rare |
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