Orders of the Rising Sun

The Orders of the Rising Sun, established in 1875, was Japan's first award. It features rays of sunlight radiating from the rising sun. The attachments are shaped into paulownia flowers and leaves.

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays

The Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays