Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Province of China 1 in London

1 in London

the left pair split between the pocket and the the uniform itself

in addition to a Black Grade Wound Badge for which an entry date is missing

measuring 367 mm in length

three handwritten characters in black ink on the underside of the lid

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Province of China 1 in LondonInstituted January 3, 1888. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, reverse plain, measures 38. 8mm (w) x 46. 3mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 20. 5 grams, missing ribbon, dark patina, minor wear, very fine. In the original case of issue, near black lacquer with Kanji on the lid, purple silk and velvet interior, measures 70 mm (w) x 97 mm