Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Archive with a single sword piercing

with a single sword piercing her heart (in reference to the prophecy of Simeon and her sharing in the suffering of her son on the cross) while tears stream down her face

1946 at No

at the age of 47

The opposite side presents in a plain white for use in winter conditions

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Archive with a single sword piercing(Hokan_sho ). Instituted in 1888. In silver with blue detailing on the crown in the centre, measuring 38 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, contact marks evident on the reverse, original bow tied ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Rosette, measuring 11. 5 mm in diameter with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish,