Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction BANKS AND BIDDLE CO

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an enameled white ball-tipped five-armed cross with cleft ends in bronze gilt

George V bareheaded bust in Field Marshal’s uniform version (3207 SJT: W

the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of “GEMEINE ROTHSELBERG”

with Europe and Africa at the right

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction BANKS AND BIDDLE COInstituted 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. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a small rosette and original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior,