Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Fifth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Hold period substitute ribbon with brooch

period substitute ribbon with brooch pinback

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while both plates of the stag horn grip are held in place by two rivets and central pins

82 mm (w) x 61

Four Second World War medals swing mounted with a horizontal pin

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Fifth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Hold period substitute ribbon with brooch(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V 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, green enameled laurel suspension, measuring 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h inclusive of suspension with ball), accompanied by