Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Vi Class With Case United Republic of Buckle is marked "RZM 36/40SS"

Buckle is marked "RZM 36/40SS" ("36" signifies the maker code

scattered gilt wear and contact marks overall

Order of Military Merit with Silver Swords

He was positioned with Atlantic Command

1953 and contains more information for that year

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Vi Class With Case United Republic of Buckle is marked "RZM 36/40SS"Institution date 1875. A sixth class Order of the Rising Sun in silver with red glass center and enamels, multi piece construction, reverse with Japanese characters, measuring at 44. 3mm (w) x 70. 5mm (h to top of suspension), on period ribbon, weighing at 34. 6 grams, in original case of issue, in extremely fine condition.