Order of the Sun and the Lion

Jewelled, Russian-made 2nd Class badge. Neck Badge, 55x50 mm, Silver, completely set with white, cut pastes, silver-bordered, enameled centre medallion with the couching lion and rising sun, gilt reverse with convex counter-medallion, suspension ring, original neck ribbon. An attractive, rare badge of the best Russian quality, surely belonged to a high court dignitary or minister, extremely fine condition. I RR!