Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Newly Listed which was to produce the

which was to produce the VW Beetle “Kraft durch Freude Wagen/Strength Through Joy Car”

demonstrating moderate loss of finish and surface oxidation throughout the core

set on a light brown backer and measuring 105 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

The buckles condition is extremely fine as it exhibits obvious signs of period wear with variations in the gilt on the high relief points of the laurels

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Newly Listed which was to produce the(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an silver background, reverse plain. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon, the medal measures at 38mm (w) x 47. 0mm (h), with a period bow ribbon, and minor