Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case Archive A textbook example of a

A textbook example of a mid-war manufacture “Erdkampfabzeichen” (Ground Assault Badge)

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black grip is a dyed hardwood example exhibiting moderate use

The document is dated to Hamburg on October 7

1978) was an American historian and journalist

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case Archive A textbook example of a(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting an ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an blue enamelled background, reverse plain. There is a green and white enamelled peony suspension wreath denoting II class. The decoration is accompanied by a