Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945

Instituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 52.4 mm (w) x 57.8 mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 49.1 grams (including ribbon), worn on the original neck ribbon, crisp enamelling, minor enamel missing between a few red dots, light oxidation to silver, in extremely fine condition.