Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Star
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SKU: 01.JPN.0103.102.01.000
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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”.
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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