Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case Buy Now accompanied by a ribbon bar

accompanied by a ribbon bar featuring seven decorations

He was a baby while the family was living in Los Angeles

A typewritten letter from Philipp Freiherr von Boeselager

The document measures 255mm (w) x 355mm (h)

and a Long Service medal ribbon

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case Buy Now accompanied by a ribbon bar(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case. A black exterior case, with gold Japanese characters on the top of the exterior, with the top of the interior a purple cushioned fabric and the bottom a purple velvet medal bed. The case measures at 103mm (w) x 136mm (l) x 38mm (h). There is minor scuffing to the exterior of the case. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor