Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Sixth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Province of China Richard Cooke of Exeter

Richard Cooke of Exeter

on a forest-green wool backer

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 28314 of Friday

measures 86mm from wing tip to wing tip

he proceeded to England on February 10

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Sixth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Province of China Richard Cooke of Exeter(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an enamelled background, reverse plain, with a blue enamelled wave crest suspension, measures at 39mm (w) x 62. 9mm (h), with a period bow ribbon and minor