Japan, Empire. An Order of the Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash

(大勲位菊花章 Dai-kun'i kikka-shō). Instituted December 25, 1877 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A full length sash badge in red and dark blue watered silk, with a rosette near the end, measures 880 mm (l - folded in half), ribbon connects via a thin hook and ring attached to each side, light creasing, a rare sash which remains in extremely fine condition.