Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China all nominations to the Order

all nominations to the Order were made on the recommendation of the British government

Austrian Gold fineness mark on the ring and pendilia as well

which was followed three weeks later by his promotion to the rank of Major

(SMS Deutschland Mützenband)

measuring 80 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China all nominations to the Order(, 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 a silver background, reverse plain. Accompanied by a bow ribbon, the decoration measures at 38 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), minor wear, in extremely fine condition. The