Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, IV Class with Case for Ladies Auction Archive A Gold Maltese cross with

A Gold Maltese cross with white enamels arms

measuring 130 mm (w) x 57 mm (h)

The results have been outstanding and have called forth admiration and praise from both the British and American armies and the British and American Air Forces

the original buttons having been lost to time

interior is composed a crème coloured silk lid with a velvet medalbed

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, IV Class with Case for Ladies Auction Archive A Gold Maltese cross with(, Zuih sh) Institution Date: January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring at 43. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension, weighs 22. 0 grams, worn on its original bow ribbon with a rosette denoting a female recipient. Light wear, areas of crazing to red enamels on the obverse, the decoration is in extremely fine condition. Paired with a V Class Case, a