Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Auction measuring 33mm in diameter

measuring 33mm in diameter

with a gilt crown and clasp on the 12 o&rsquo

composed of an oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika (swastika now filed off) at the top

measuring 15 cm (w) x 8 cm (h)

scattered light gilt wear evident overall

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Auction measuring 33mm in diameter(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an silver background, reverse plain. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon, the medal measures at 38mm (w) x 47. 0mm (h), with a period bow ribbon, and minor