WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class
WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class
WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class
WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class
WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class
WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class

WW2 Era Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class

£83.00
 
£83.00
 

This vintage medal is the Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class, awarded for long-standing public or military service in Japan.
The Order of the Sacred Treasure is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji.
Obverse: The medal takes the form of a silver, six-pointed star, representing the rays of the sun, with rounded beads at the end of each point. At the center of the star, a floral design, likely a chrysanthemum, is faintly visible. The medal is attached to a triangular ribbon. A matching rosette accompanies the medal, to be worn as a lapel pin.
Obverse legend: None
Reverse: The reverse side of the medal bears a Japanese inscription, which reads "勲八等" (Kun hachitō, meaning "Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class"). The reverse is plain with some tarnishing from age. 
Reverse legend: The inscription reads "勲八等" (Order of the Sacred Treasure, 8th Class).
Country: Japan
Year: WW2 era
Metal: Silver 
Edge: Plain
Weight ±: 16.8 g (together with ribbon)
Size ±: 37 x 37 mm
Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed!

 
SKU: MED123-
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