Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Breast Star in Case Buy Now He later achieved the ranks

He later achieved the ranks of Boy Seaman 1st Class (1899)

18 mm x 130 mm)

constructed of black carton

being appointed Acting Lance Corporal on August 17

rank insignia

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Breast Star in Case Buy Now He later achieved the ranks(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888 2003). In silver gilt, an eight point star with clusters of white enamelled rays, separated by a single short blue ray, the obverse medallion featuring a silver flower on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a silver gilt ring along with sixteen red glass cabochons, reverse bears a single pin with dual stays, measures 75. 8mm (w) x 76. 1mm (h), weighs 96. 8 grams, enamels are intact and pristine, some gilt