Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class

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SKU: 01.JPN.0107.104.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1500+ USD

  • Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class Obverse
  • Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class Reverse
  • Order of the Sacred Crown, III Class Obverse

Estimated market value:

$1500+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Japan
  • Composition
    Silver Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    47x74mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/asia/japan/orders/other/japan-empire-an-order-of-the-sacred-crown-iii-class-c-1910

Physical Description and Item Details


A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enameled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, obverse centre presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a blue enamel background, with a red enameled surround with finely enameled stocks and a dual pearl border, with a characteristic and unique to the class moth suspension in white enamels.

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.

The III Class Badge features a "moth" or "white butterfly" suspension wreath.

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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