Description
The shell is maker marked with a stamping on the underside of the rim that reads ZD / 63
presumably to attach a telescope to
however it looks to have been made using a previously made blade
it has been stamped on the front with the locations where the owner visited during their service
The snaps and buckles show oxidation
Original Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure 3rd Class Medal with Neck Ribbon Restoration Materials The shell is maker markedOriginal Items: One of a Kind. The Order of the Sacred Treasure (, Zuih sh) is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. From 1888 to 2003 it was awarded in 8 classes, with a gold striped very pale blue ribbon. After this, the bottom two classes were discontinued, and the ribbon changed to gold striped sky blue. The most widely conferred Japanese order, it is awarded to those who have made distinguished