Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case United Republic of while the left liner is

while the left liner is stamped in black ink with size dimensions and a Reichsbetriebsnummer of “0/0250/0496” for an unconfirmed Berlin-based manufacturer

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48 mm (w) x 34

the unit was deployment to the Eastern Front

engraved "ROBERT M

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case United Republic of while the left liner isInstituted January 3, 1888. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, reverse plain, measures 38. 8mm (w) x 46. 3mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 20. 5 grams, missing ribbon, dark patina, minor wear, very fine. In the original case of issue, near black lacquer with Kanji on the lid, purple silk and velvet interior, measures 70 mm (w) x 97 mm