Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Hold During Seidlitz (June 26 –

During Seidlitz (June 26 – July 27

Three appendices provide a Chronology of English

with obverse centre depicting a finely enameled red medallion inscribed by FRANCISCO DE MIRANDA encircled by a laurel wreath also in silver gilt

measuring 55 mm (w) x 41 mm (l)

of identical appearance

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Hold During Seidlitz (June 26 –Instituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 52. 4 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm