Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Class I Sash Badge With Case Buy Now The Philippine-American war of 1899-1902

The Philippine-American war of 1899-1902 was where American troops began to use this local weapon

presenting as a Cross Pattée with oak leaf wreath through the arms

a German Sports Badge

maker marked "FR

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Class I Sash Badge With Case Buy Now The Philippine-American war of 1899-1902Institution Date: April 10 1875. Multi piece construction in silver with enamels and red glass centerpiece, obverse mirrors the reverse, the green and purple enamelled suspension features Japanese character on reverse, measuring at 75mm (w) x 114. 1mm (h to top of suspension) and weighing at 118. 8 grams, in case of issue, in extremely fine condition.