Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class Archive He was deemed fit for

He was deemed fit for service and placed with first reserves

with separation evident at the seam where the interior lining on the right side meets the sleeve lining)

and maker marked "VM" (Vincent Mayer's Söhne) on the edge

reverse inscribed "AWARDED TO" but the medal is un-named

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class Archive He was deemed fit forInstituted 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 original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine.