Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 United Republic of the front cover printed in

the front cover printed in black ink on a blue paper stock

7 mm x 95 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

red and brown inks

the four arms in black

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 United Republic of the front cover printed inInstituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 52. 4 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm