Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case Hold fastened together with two magnetic

fastened together with two magnetic metal rivets

obverse centre featuring a blue enamelled cross with red and white enamel borders

with ring)

heavy padded

going parallel to the Russian line

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case Hold fastened together with two magnetic(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case. A black exterior case, with gold Japanese characters on the top of the exterior, with the top of the interior a purple cushioned fabric and the bottom a purple velvet medal bed. The case measures at 103mm (w) x 136mm (l) x 38mm (h). There is minor scuffing to the exterior of the case. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor