Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 visually-hidden catch hallmarked RZM M4/22

catch hallmarked RZM M4/22

crown and E9

43mm (h) (to top of ring suspension) and measuring at weighing at 18

with the left side consisting of a black shield bearing a silver-grey Heer-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 visually-hidden catch hallmarked RZM M4/22(, 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