Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Auction with its period original tri-fold

with its period original tri-fold ribbon - with a collector’s tag on the reverse

maker marked “F&BL” on the reverse

The list names Gefreiter Gerhard Grund

Privately taken photos

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Auction with its period original tri-foldInstituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.