Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and freedom of the Republic

and freedom of the Republic

leaving them thoroughly shaken

centre medallion with silvered bronze north star on a red and blue enameled background

5 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)

In the Ottoman Empire

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and freedom of the RepublicInstituted 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.