Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Archive 38th Dufferin Rifles Cap Badge

38th Dufferin Rifles Cap Badge c

3 mm (w) x 48

A scarce members pin in solid gold

he left for his new unit on August 12

Moved up and took up positions directly behind the Westminster Regt

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, IV Class with Diplomatic Case Archive 38th Dufferin Rifles Cap Badge, Kyokujitsu sh). Institution Date: April 10, 1875 by Emperor Meiji A IV class Order of the Rising Sun, in silver with a red glass centerpiece and a white enamelled star. The star is affixed to an enamelled Paulownia flower suspension consisting of three groupings of purple flowers counting 5,7,5. The decoration is on its period ribbon with a hook and eye and a rosette. The enamels are intact, measures at 45mm (w) x 72mm (h to the top of the