Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders Province of China measuring 540 mm in total

measuring 540 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

with the lower half of the image overlaid by a handwritten dedication reading “MEINE LIEBSTEN LILLI

1914 ) On November 5

French hallmarks on reverse

Japan, Empire. A Lot of Three Orders Province of China measuring 540 mm in totalAn Order of the Rising Sun, V Class, in silver and enamels, measures 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), worn on the ribbon, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a boutonniere, and contained in the original case of issue, in black lacquer with purple interior, very fine. An Order of the Rising Sun, VIII Class, in silver, measures 30. 5 mm (w) x 32. 2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon, dark patina, very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, a black