Japan (Showa era): Order of the Sacred Treasure. 8th Class breast badge. A cased set

The insignia is silver

Fitted with original silk 'moire' riband, complete with typical hook & eye fittings for mounting on the reverse of the stitched riband

The decoration is sold with its lacquered hinged case of issue with the name of the decoration in gilt 'Kanji' Japanese characters on upper lid. Also complete with silk lapel riband rosette. This latter with gents reverse lapel fitting

The Order of the Sacred Treasure is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest two medals being abolished that year.

The Order of the Sacred Treasure was - and still is - the most widely conferred Japanese order. Originally the order was conferred on only male recipients, Civil and Military for acts of distinguished and meritorious service. Since 1919, the order was expanded to allow awards to female recipients

Condition: About EF

Code: 26012