Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of Instituted in 1833 (in bronze

Instituted in 1833 (in bronze gilt

dated 31 March 1944

at the time of the disaster

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/167” for Augustin Hicke

with the exterior bearing a smooth black wool cap band

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of Instituted in 1833 (in bronze1. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, VI Class, in silver, four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, reverse inscription, on original striped ribbon, 37. 3 mm, extremely fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition