Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case Hold measuring 116 mm (w) x

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

(HJ-Schießauszeichnung)

overlaid by a white cotton diamond bearing a black mobile swastika

surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed MERITO CIVILE E MILITARE

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case Hold measuring 116 mm (w) x(, 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