Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction A Maria Theresa cross constructed

A Maria Theresa cross constructed of silver

spotting on the BWM

65 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

the reverse maker marked “Aurich

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Auction A Maria Theresa cross constructed(Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. In silver gilt with white, green and violet enamels, red glass cabochon on both sides, a 5 7 5 configuration in the Paulownia flowers and larger size versus the Officer's badge designating it as III class, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its Paulownia flowers and integral suspension, both sides with chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels, along with purple enamel loss on the top