The Breast Star of the Order of the Chrysanthemum

The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (大勲位菊花章 daikun'i kikkashō, literally Grand Order of the Badge of the Chrysanthemums) is Japan's highest order. The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan; the collar of the Order was added on January 4, 1888. Although technically the order has only one class, it can either be awarded with collar (or chain), or with grand cordon (or sash). Unlike its European counterparts, the order may be conferred posthumously. Order of Chrysanthemum - Breast Star This image is ineligible for copyright and therefore in the public domain, because it consists entirely of information that is common property and contains no original authorship. ... Order of Chrysanthemum - Breast Star This image is ineligible for copyright and therefore in the public domain, because it consists entirely of information that is common property and contains no original authorship. ... An Order is a decoration, awarded by a government to an individual, usually for distinguished service to a nation or to humanity. ... 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Emperor Mutsuhito Mutsuhito or Mitsuhito (睦仁), the Meiji Emperor (明治天皇, literally wise ruling heaven emperor) (3 November 1852–30 July 1912) was the 122nd Emperor of Japan. ... January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... World map showing the location of Europe. ...

The collar of the order is awarded only posthumously, except for the reigning emperor, who automatically holds the rank. Exceptions are made for foreign heads of state, who can be awarded the collar as a sign of friendship.

The grand cordon is the highest possible honor a Japanese citizen could be awarded during his life time. Aside from the imperial household, only three grand cordons have been awarded to living citizens and eleven to the deceased.

The badge of the order is a four-pointed gilt badge with white enamelled rays; the centre bears a red enamelled sun disc. on each of the four corners of the badge there is a yellow-enamelled chrysanthemum blossom with green enamelled chrysanthemum leaves. The badge is suspended on a yellow-enamelled chrysanthemum, either on the collar or on the grand cordon. A gilt is any of the following: A thin covering of gold. ... Species Chrysanthemum aphrodite Chrysanthemum arcticum Chrysanthemum argyrophyllum Chrysanthemum arisanense Chrysanthemum boreale Chrysanthemum chalchingolicum Chrysanthemum chanetii Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium Chrysanthemum crassum Chrysanthemum glabriusculum Chrysanthemum hypargyrum Chrysanthemum indicum Chrysanthemum japonense Chrysanthemum japonicum Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium Chrysanthemum mawii Chrysanthemum maximowiczii Chrysanthemum mongolicum Chrysanthemum morifolium Chrysanthemum morii Chrysanthemum okiense Chrysanthemum oreastrum Chrysanthemum ornatum Chrysanthemum pacificum Chrysanthemum...

The star of the order is similar to the badge, but in silver, without the chrysanthemum suspension, and with an eight-pointed gilt medallion (with white enamelled rays and red enamelled sun disc) placed at the centre. It is worn on the left chest. A gilt is any of the following: A thin covering of gold. ...

The grand cordon of the order is red with dark blue border stripes. It is worn on the right shoulder.

Members of the order

Grand Cordon

• Imperial Family
  • Emperor Akihito of Japan
  • Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan
  • Prince Akishino
  • Prince Hitachi
  • Prince Mikasa
  • Prince Tomohito of Mikasa
  • Prince Katsura
  • Prince Takamado
• Grand Cordon - Living people
  • President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines
  • King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand
  • King Juan Carlos I of Spain
  • King Harald V of Norway
  • Sultan Azlan Shah of Perak
  • Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone
  • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
  • Charles, Prince of Wales
  • Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden [1]
• Grand Cordon - deceased
  • Late King Birendra of Nepal
  • Late former Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita
  • Late former President Ronald Reagan
  • Fleet Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku, awarded posthumously

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Collar

• Emperor Akihito of Japan
• Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
• King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden

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See also

• Order of the Rising Sun
• Order of the Precious Crown
• Order of the Golden Kite
• Order of the Sacred Treasures
• Order of Culture
• Medals of Honor (Japan)

Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun The Order of the Rising Sun or Kyokujitsu sho(旭日章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... The Order of the Precious Crown (宝冠章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... The Order of the Golden Kite ) was a Japanese Order (decoration), established on 12 February 1889 by Emperor Meiji. ... The Order of the Sacred Treasures ) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. ... The Order of Culture (文化勲章) is a Japanese Order (decoration), established on February 11, 1937. ... Since the late 19th Century, the Government of Japan has issued six different types of Medals of Honor (褒章 hosho) to individuals for achievements in various fields. ...

External link

• Decoration Bureau page