Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of Bronze Grade Honour Medal: in

Bronze Grade Honour Medal: in bronze

Instituted in 1833 (in bronze gilt

one in black leather

with the exterior bearing a smooth black wool cap band

dated 31 March 1944

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of Bronze Grade Honour Medal: in1. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, VI Class, in silver, four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, reverse inscription, on original striped ribbon, 37. 3 mm, extremely fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition