Order of the Sacred Crown, I Class Breast Star

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SKU: 01.JPN.0107.102.01.000

Estimated market value:

$66300 USD

Estimated market value:

$66300 USD

Attributes

Country

Japan
Composition

Silver Gilt/Enamelled
Size

67mm
Image Licensing

The image of the Order of the Sacred Crown, I Class Breast Star is a scanned image from the Book "Handbuch der Ritter- und Verdienstorden aller Kulturstaaten der Welt" edited by Maximillian Gritzner. The book was published in 1893. It is in the public domain in countries where the copyright is the author's life plus 70 years.

History

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.

On April 13, 1896, this Order was increased to 8 classes with the addition of the V, VI, and VII classes.

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