Order of the Rising Sun
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The Order of the Rising Sun is a Japanese order, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji. The Order was the first national decoration awarded by the Japanese government, created on 10 April 1875 by decree of the Council of State. The badge features... Wikipedia
Date established: April 10, 1875
Awarded for: Meritorious service to the state
Equivalent: Order of the Sacred Treasure; Order of the Precious Crown
Next (higher): Order of the Paulownia Flowers
Sovereign: HM The Emperor
Status: Currently constituted