Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China Military Division with Swords -

Military Division with Swords - type II (1932-1947) Silver gilt with red and white enamels

where he was promoted to Corporal the same day

all nominations to the Order were made on the recommendation of the British government

circa 1910-15

Austrian Gold fineness mark on the ring and pendilia as well

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China Military Division with Swords -(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a silver background, reverse plain. Accompanied by a bow ribbon, the decoration measures at 38 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), minor wear, in extremely fine condition. The