Japan 2nd class Rising sun in different color?

[dark379]

Hi anyone know why is this Rising Sun Medal has different color?

and price is high now 101,000 yen already.

Thank you

[JapanX]

Aha!

This famous "black" rising sun

The star looks ok (Showa piece), but the white enamel in the rays was relaid.

I saw it couple of years ago. Previous seller (or was it the same seller?) claimed that this is extra-super-rare-grab-on-sight type of rising sun order

[dark379]

I see , Thank you for the information Mr. Nick, im just curious about this medal never seen one in books and other references. i though it was post war already.