Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction silver and gold inks

silver and gold inks

79 mm (w) x 47

as per the medal presented here

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the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of “GEMEINE ROTHSELBERG”

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction silver and gold inksInstituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a small rosette and original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior,