NEAR MINT 1976 SEIKO KING QUARTZ - COMMEMORATIVE WATCH - the Order of the Rising Sun Award in 1978

NEAR MINT 1976 GOLD SEIKO DAY DATE KING QUARTZ **SHIPPED FROM USA. This is a Commemorative Watch presented to Mr. Kazuo Kido to mark the occasion of him being awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, 5th Class, Gold and Silver Rays award on November 3, 1978 — a prestigious honor granted by the Japanese government. The Order of the Rising Sun, established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, was Japan's first national decoration. It is awarded for "meritorious service to the state" in various fields, such as international relations, public service, and culture. The award is administered by the Decoration Bureau of the Cabinet Office and presented in the name of the emperor. While the Order itself is a medal and associated ribbon, it's common for a high-value gift like a commemorative watch to be presented to honor a significant achievement like receiving this prestigious award.