Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Republic of with the original institution date

with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbers on the lower arm

The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished itself in the particular through its exemplary defense of the Marienhoehe and the heights to the north-west of the Gesnes

one of the panels at the front size stamped "58"

maker marked "CASA AMILIBIA DEUSTO" on the tab

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "577089" on the reverse

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Republic of with the original institution dateInstituted 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