"The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (\u5927\u52F2\u4F4D\u83CA\u82B1\u7AE0, Dai-kun'i kikka-sh\u014D, literally Grand Order of the Badge of the Chrysanthemums) is Japan's highest order. The Grand Cordon of the Order was established in 1876 by Emperor Meiji of Japan; the collar of the Order was added on January 4, 1888. Although technically the order has only one class, it can either be awarded \"with collar,\" meaning on a chain, or \"with grand cordon,\" accompanied by a sash."@en . . .