Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.JPN.0101.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$25000+ USD

  • Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star Obverse
  • Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse
  • Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse Detail
  • Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon Breast Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$25000+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Japan
  • Makers
    Osaka Mint
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    85.5x90mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/asia/japan/orders/other/japan-empire-a-supreme-order-of-the-chrysanthemum-grand-cordon-c-1900

Physical Description and Item Details


Consisting of a large silver four armed multiple ray cross, with yellow and green enameled Chrysanthemums in each quadrant, superposed by an enameled white symbol of the Rising Sun, with central medallion consisting of a beautiful red glass cabochon, reverse with flat pin assembly and Japanese characters.

History


This is Japan's highest Order. It is rarely conferred to anyone outside of the Royal Family and Heads of State. It can only be awarded to men, and it can be conferred posthumously.

The reverse features Japanese characters.

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