Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Newly Listed 8 grams (inclusive of ribbon

8 grams (inclusive of ribbon and clasp)

both bearing a handwritten signature in black ink and dated “1934”

All known cases are only rare exceptions on special occasions

as well as being classified as a Tradesman Class "C" Clerk on May 22

the obverse medallion in blue enamels with three superimposed crowns and one super imposed sword in the center in silver gilt

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Newly Listed 8 grams (inclusive of ribbon(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII 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, measures at 38. 0 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), weighs 26. 0 grams, with a period bow ribbon, and minor wear to the reverse, in better