Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Auction Archive under Major Thomas D

under Major Thomas D

and Victory Medal (27839

47 mm long pin

one bearing “Viribus Unitis” measuring 27

The ivory coloured celluloid grip is smooth

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Auction Archive under Major Thomas DInstituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 52. 4 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm