Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction the reverse bearing an engraved

the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of “GEMEINE ROTHSELBERG”

with Europe and Africa at the right

as per the medal presented here

79 mm (w) x 47

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction the reverse bearing an engravedInstituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a small rosette and original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior,