Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Iv Class, C.1915 Auction Archive official stamp in black ink

official stamp in black ink

presenting postage stamps

with enamel loss to reverse

with William Neilson Limited of Toronto (1940-1942) at $25 per week

Chipping and crazing evident in the green enamels on the Order of the Rising Sun

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Iv Class, C.1915 Auction Archive official stamp in black ink(). Instituted in 1888 by Emperor Meiji. 1888 2003 issue. A fine enameled white four armed cross constructed of silver gilt, featuring clusters of five silver framed rays in each arm, the obverse exhibiting a central silver Yata Mirror, legendary Japanese symbol of purity, on an enameled blue background, surrounded by 16 connected red cabochon glasses, representing the legendary Yasakani jewels, plain reverse with typical Orders Japanese characters,