Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Hold One link is marked on

One link is marked on the reverse with a SS Kulturzeichen

32 Stationary Hospital at Wimereaux on December 23rd

5 mm (h - inclusive of suspension)

the obverse centre bears a green enamel and gilt Republic of Niger coat of arms with a white enamel and gilt ribbon below with the inscription “MERITE DU NIGER” (MERIT OF NIGER)

the central well illustrating an Iron Cross 1914 in black in the centre

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Hold One link is marked on(Zuiho_sho). Instituted in 1888. Multi piece construction, silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 73 mm (w) x 73. 3 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on multiple rays and in three of the red cabochons, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure is a Japanese order, established on January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally