Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Vi Class With Case Hold reverse engraved with the inscription

reverse engraved with the inscription "AWARDED To Thomas Owen for conspicuous daring and heroism in saving the crew of the burning schooner HERA off CLAYOQUET on 27th November 1899

illustrating a maple leaf with multiple veins

issued at Cuxhaven on 23 November 1943

dated to Vienna on April 28

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Vi Class With Case Hold reverse engraved with the inscriptionInstitution 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.