Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Medal with Case Newly Listed while others cite 1855

while others cite 1855

the book measuring 19 cm (w) x 25 cm (h)

each of the insignias outlined in small impressed dots

measuring 265 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

was announced in the London Gazette on March 18

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Medal with Case Newly Listed while others cite 1855(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an enamelled background, reverse plain. There is a blue enamelled wave crest suspension. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon and a rosette. The