Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Province of China Accompanied by a 54th Infantry

Accompanied by a 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" Shoulder Title: blackened copper

A fine example of a rarely encountered Iron Cross 1939 Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

rolling ground

Dixon attempted to gain a commission with the contingent of “voyageurs and militia officers” soon to be sent to Sudan

with minor soiling and wear evident

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Province of China Accompanied by a 54th Infantry(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a silver background, reverse plain, measures at 38. 0 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), weighs 26. 0 grams, with a period bow ribbon, and minor wear to the reverse, in better