Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Republic of A Cross of the Society

A Cross of the Society for the Restoration of the Russian Orthodox Faith in the Caucasus

and Ottoman flags with a blue banner overlaid by a gilt inscription of “HEIL 1915 SIEG” (“HAIL VICTORY 1915”)

with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbers on the lower arm

" He was Mentioned in Despatches twice: London Gazette on December 11

8 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Republic of A Cross of the SocietyInstituted in 1888. Four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, on original striped ribbon, evidence of purple stains and some tearing on ribbon, 56 mm, near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition of