Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China (SMS Deutschland Mützenband)

(SMS Deutschland Mützenband)

suspended from a bronze gilt pinback hanger inscribed "VALOUR"

measuring 80 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

which was followed three weeks later by his promotion to the rank of Major

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class, c.1900 Province of China (SMS Deutschland Mützenband)(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a silver background, reverse plain. Accompanied by a bow ribbon, the decoration measures at 38 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), minor wear, in extremely fine condition. The