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WWII JAPANESE ORDER OF THE RISING SUN 8TH CLASS
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This is the WWII Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class medal.
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 8th decoration of the black Pawlonia is constructed entirely in polished silver without enamel.
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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) | $150.00 |
| Availability (2006) | Rare |
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