Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Auction Archive Lucy Hellman

Lucy Hellman

one bearing “Viribus Unitis” measuring 27

47 mm long pin

The ivory coloured celluloid grip is smooth

Hawkins in the mountains of western North Carolina was named in his honor

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Auction Archive Lucy HellmanInstituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 52. 4 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm