Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star with Case Archive After two months in England

After two months in England

Since the metal arms on the regular service glasses (Dienstbrille) prevented the mask from fitting tightly against the face

mounted to its period original medal bar

After his tour of duty

accoutrements and ammunition

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star with Case Archive After two months in England, Zuih sh, Institution date: January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. An Order of the Sacred Treasure II Class Star, an eight point star with white and blue enamelled rays with red glass beads around the central medallion. The reverse with Japanese characters, a vertical pin back and dual stays. The Breast Star measures at 74 mm in diameter, weighs 91. 8 grams, and the enamels are intact. Scratches are evident on several of the glass beads, however the star