Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sailed from Victoria

sailed from Victoria

arriving in France on March 1

Some of the pictures in the manuals are of models that were specifically produced for the purpose

plus Field Uniform Pieces

Senior Administrative

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sailed from Victoria( Hkan sh). Instituted on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A rare decoration of which few were issued, presenting a silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three green and pink enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, the medallion center features a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a blue enamel background, with a red enamelled surround with finely enamelled stocks and a dual pearl border, centre reverse