Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class in Case certificate_of_authenticity the cap measures 290 mm

the cap measures 290 mm (l) x 110 mm (h) when folded flat

and had his inspection at the Military District Command Office in Essen II

address label affixed to the reverse

It was awarded for services in education

Each breast flap features a pocket located at the lower quarter

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class in Case certificate_of_authenticity the cap measures 290 mm( 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