Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Badge Auction Archive NEW YORK" and marked with

NEW YORK" and marked with the company's shield insignia on the reverse

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Badge Auction Archive NEW YORK" and marked withInstituted in 1888. Four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, on original striped ribbon, 52 mm, near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition of long, faithful civil or military service, or for