{"product_id":"japan-empire-an-order-of-the-sacred-crown-viii-class-in-case-w8475","title":"Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class in Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e(宝冠章, Hōkan-shō) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII 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 a silver background, reverse plain. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon, the medal measures at 38 .2 mm (w) x 47.0 mm (h), with a period bow ribbon, and minor wear to the reverse, in better than very fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decoration is in original case of issue with a black lacquer exterior and Japanese characters, with an interior purple silk with recessed medal bed and compartment for the ribbon, areas of wear to the interior including staining and ripping, exterior contact marks, functional hinge and clasp, better than fine condition. Accompanied by a boutonniere. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: This Order was established by Emperor Meiji. It is conferred in recognition of notable services. Originally it was awarded to Japanese and foreign women, and occasionally men. Now, it is conferred only upon members of the Imperial Family and foreign ladies of distinction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49673425518869,"sku":"W8475","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/kgjVy5Zr9nyz9gD84xKwXGrlnKcIFPdRlefGTy9y.jpg?v=1767122527","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/japan-empire-an-order-of-the-sacred-crown-viii-class-in-case-w8475","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}