Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star

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SKU: 01.JPN.0103.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$5000+ USD

  • Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star Obverse
  • Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star Reverse
  • Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star Obverse
  • Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star Reverse
  • Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star Reverse Detail
  • Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star Reverse Detail

Estimated market value:

$5000+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Japan
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    86.5mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/asia/japan/orders/other/japan-empire-an-order-of-the-paulownia-flowers-grand-cordon-c-1900

Physical Description and Item Details


A white enameled four-armed rayed cross featuring purple enameled Paulownia Flowers in each quadrant both in silver gilt, obverse centre in silver depicting a red glass cabochon encircled by a red enameled symbol of the Rising Sun, reverse with pin assembly and dual stays, with engraved Japanese characters standing for “Order of Merit Decoration”.

History


This Order is conferred in recognition of extraordinary accomplishments in the public and political spheres. It is often awarded to Japanese and foreign notable statesmen, diplomats, judges, former prime ministers, and senior cabinet ministers.

Before this award was established as an Order of its own, it was the highest award in the Order of the Rising Sun.

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Prince Kitashirakawa Naruhisa

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