Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China suspended from a bronze gilt

suspended from a bronze gilt pinback hanger inscribed "VALOUR"

Austrian Gold fineness mark on the ring and pendilia as well

circa 1910-15

1923 to late 1925

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China suspended from a bronze gilt(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII 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. Accompanied by a bow ribbon, the decoration measures at 38 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), minor wear, in extremely fine condition. The