Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Buy Now a crescent moon and crown

a crescent moon and crown indicating German manufacture

A 1938 Ludwigshafen am Rhein Festwoche (10

with the British government guaranteeing Belgian sovereignty

before returning to Quebec City on December 18th

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Buy Now a crescent moon and crownInstituted January 3, 1888. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, reverse plain, measures 38. 8mm (w) x 46. 3mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 20. 5 grams, missing ribbon, dark patina, minor wear, very fine. In the original case of issue, near black lacquer with Kanji on the lid, purple silk and velvet interior, measures 70 mm (w) x 97 mm