Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Auction composed of an oak leaf

composed of an oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika (swastika now filed off) at the top

where he saw action on the Eastern Front

He was married to Olive Maud Porter of Plymouth

In silver with a gilt eagle

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Auction composed of an oak leaf(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an silver background, reverse plain. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon, the medal measures at 38mm (w) x 47. 0mm (h), with a period bow ribbon, and minor