Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class GTRexclude 1889 in Whithorn

1889 in Whithorn

48th Highlanders

the lid bearing gilt Olympic rings

(Waffen-SS Kragenspiegel für Obersturmbannführer)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class GTRexclude 1889 in WhithornInstituted in 1888. Four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, on original striped ribbon, evidence of purple stains and some tearing on ribbon, 56 mm, near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition of