Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Newly Listed engraver marked "A Borrel" on

engraver marked "A Borrel" on both sides

the 1st Hussars

Private Thomas Brown

framed by an open-ended wreath and tied with a ribbon at its base

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 491 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Newly Listed engraver marked "A Borrel" on(Hokan_sho ). Instituted in 1888. In silver with blue detailing on the crown in the centre, measuring 38 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, contact marks evident on the reverse, original bow tied ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Rosette, measuring 11. 5 mm in diameter with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish,