Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class in Case GTRexclude including some running marks and

including some running marks and tarnishing to the blade

and by the Secretary of the Navy

with moderate loss of finish evident to the badge

stating that he was an American citizen

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class in Case GTRexclude including some running marks andInstituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43. 4 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by the original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior, measures 63 mm (w) x 97 mm