Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, I Class Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac this matching set of tabs

this matching set of tabs features combination of cello-woven with gilded wire woven pattern on top of red colored wool

Minor material fatigue and loss of finish is evident to the cap and metal features

died from terminal kidney disease = nephritis)

He is also documented as having served with the Northampton Regiment

Russell present in the center- right with white background

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, I Class Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac this matching set of tabs(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888 2003). In silver gilt, an eight point star with clusters of white enamelled rays, separated by a single short blue ray, the obverse medallion featuring a silver flower on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a silver gilt ring along with eight small red glass cabochons and eight large discs with glass cabochons and synthetic stones, reverse bears a single pin with dual stays, measures 75. 80 mm (w) x 76. 12