Italian Republic (Grand Cross with Collar equivalent) Notes References Citations Sources 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. ; . Congrats to Him: PM Modi's Message for Dr Manmohan Singh, NDTV.com, . External links Japan, Cabinet Office: Decorations and Medals Decoration Bureau: Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum Japan Mint: Production Process Chrysanthemum, Order of the Empire of Japan Awards established in 1876 Chrysanthemum, Order of the 1876 establishments in Japan