Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class Buy Now each of which are secured

each of which are secured in place by eight prongs on the cap

circumscribed by an inscription of “DEM AUGE FERN

with minimal age-appropriate oxidation evident

5 mm in length and 18 mm in height

Victoria Cross (in blackened bronze

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class Buy Now each of which are securedInstituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine.