Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Archive on period ribbon with green

on period ribbon with green rosette

the 'confrontation' with Indonesia provides a classic example of the use of force by a civilized force

measuring 70 mm (h)

measuring 32 mm (w) x 1180 mm (l)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Archive on period ribbon with green(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V 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 blue background, reverse plain. The decoration measures at 44mm (w) x 48mm (h), weighs 25. 3 grams, accompanied by a period bow ribbon and