Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Newly Listed Work commenced with the fencing

Work commenced with the fencing of the land in 1838

both unmarked and measuring 32 mm (w) x 95 mm (l)

marked "1 BMI" and dated "1941" on the left underside helmet lip

measuring 32 mm (w) x 49 mm (h)

Japan, Imperial. A Mint Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set, in Case Newly Listed Work commenced with the fencing( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted in 1875. A Badge consisting of an eight point star in silver gilt with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h inclusive of suspension and integral ring), weighs 55. 78 grams, includes original neck ribbon, intact enamels, in mint condition. The Star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight