Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander, in Case visually-hidden Belt is composed of two

Belt is composed of two pieces stitched together

the example offered is rare

Issued by the Deutschen Nautischen Verein (German Nautical Association)

5) A Loyal Service Medal: In silver

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander, in Case visually-hidden Belt is composed of two(Zuiho Sh). Instituted January 4th, 1888. A beautiful decoration, in silver gilt with white enamel arms with 16 red cabochons superimposed on the obverse, the center medallion in silver gilt with silver and blue enamels, the reverse is silver with engraved Kanji and two rivets on the 3 and 9 oclock arms, measures 52. 0 mm (w) x 57. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 36. 0 grams, accompanied by the full length neck ribbon with