Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class visually-hidden A 3rd class wounded badge

A 3rd class wounded badge is attached to the left breast pocket

interior contains thin cardboard and felt liner

06 mm (h) (inclusive of wingspan)

Bronze Grade -  Bronze

maker marked “OLC” for “Overhoff & Cie

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Rising Sun, III Class visually-hidden A 3rd class wounded badgeInstituted in 1875. Early Meiji Period. A III Class Order of the Rising Sun, comprising a silver neck badge with white enamel and a dark red cabochon centrepiece, reverse mirrors the obverse, some stains on ribbon, 55. 1 mm (w) x 86. 3 mm (h inclusive of flower suspension), small chip in the center of the cabochon, near mint condition.