Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case United Republic of A Veterans Commemorative Honour Cross

A Veterans Commemorative Honour Cross 1939-1945

the unit was deployment to the Eastern Front

An instruction of the Chancery of the Legion of Honour of May 5

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case United Republic of A Veterans Commemorative Honour CrossInstituted 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