Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class certificate_of_authenticity and white and black enamels

and white and black enamels

with standard embossed Gothic motto

000 medals were issued

Lydia Rodgers soon followed her loving husband to the grave

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class certificate_of_authenticity and white and black enamelsInstituted 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, evidence of purple stains and some tearing on ribbon, 56 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