Order of the Paulownia Flowers

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The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers (桐花章, Tōka shō^?) is a order presented by the Japanese Government. Established in 1888 during the Meiji Restoration, this decoration is higher than the Order of the Rising Sun but lower than the Order of the Chrysanthemum. The design of the medal is a red rising sun circled by Paulownia flowers.

The only grade of the order is Grand Cordon and is worn as a sash and badge.

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[edit] References

• Peterson, James W., Barry C. Weaver and Michael A. Quigley. (2001). Orders and Medals of Japan and Associated States. San Ramon, California: Orders and Medals Society of America. ISBN 1-8909-7409-9

[edit] External links

• Japan, Cabinet Office: Decorations and Medals
  • Decoration Bureau: Order of the Paulownia Blossoms
  • Decoration Bureau: Order of the Rising Sun
• Japan Mint: Production Process

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