Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Hold the eagle bears a gorget

the eagle bears a gorget featuring a cross over its wingspan and clutches a raised silvered banner in its talons inscribed “FÜR SCHLESIEN” (“For Silesia”)

courage in the face of hostile fire

5mm(w) x 31

very solid construction and secured via multiple screws

seven kilometres west of Borne village and five kilometres south of the town of Almelo

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Hold the eagle bears a gorgetInstituted 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. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a small rosette and original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior,