Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case Hold surrounded by a blue enamel

surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE

and deer’s head

badge in gilded bras

bronze oak leaf cluster on its original ribbon with brooch pinback)

measuring 116 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case Hold surrounded by a blue enamel(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting an ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an blue enamelled background, reverse plain. There is a green and white enamelled peony suspension wreath denoting II class. The decoration is accompanied by a