Order of the Rising Sun: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Kyokujitsu-shō • Kyoku-jitsu-sho • Order of Merit
Date	1875 - present

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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire The Most Noble Order of the Garter Legion of Honour The Most Honourable Order of the Bath Royal Victorian Order Order of Merit The Order of the Golden Fleece The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George Pour le Mérite Order of the Companions of Honour