Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Badge Auction Archive All are in bronze gilt

All are in bronze gilt

with a tri-colour metal cockade attached to the center of the wreath via two prongs visible on the reverse

sewn upon a maroon felt base

exterior in black leatherette

with a colour map of Western Europe and magazine clipping photo illustrating the moving of a 1

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Badge Auction Archive All are in bronze giltInstituted in 1888. Four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, on original striped ribbon, 52 mm, near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition of long, faithful civil or military service, or for