Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Crown, Iv Class, C.1910 Archive February 1945

February 1945

distinction

the cap not only covers the top of the head but forms a hood

inscribed "OVER" and "THERE" on either side of the central maple leaf

the gray cotton continuing up to the sleeve area and along the front opening

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Crown, Iv Class, C.1910 Archive February 1945( Hkan sh). Instituted on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enameled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a blue enamel background, with a red enameled surround with finely enameled stocks and a dual pearl border, with a characteristic and unique to the class purple flower blossom laurel suspension,