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6th Order of the Rising Sun Silver Medal
MediumInk, paper.
ClassificationsArchives
Credit LineGift of Estate of Henry Yuzuru Sugimoto
Object number2015.7.316
DescriptionPaper. Signed Certificate/diploma from the Emperor of Japan [chrysanthemum seal] awarding Henry Sugimoto the kyokujitsu sho, Order of the Rising Sun. Japanese order established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji and first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government. Given by Ambassador Motono. Further translation of text needed.
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