Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class visually-hidden Fashion trends easily influenced cuts

Fashion trends easily influenced cuts and styles of uniforms made in private capacity

allowing the tunic to be hung when not in wear

with the obverse bearing an additional band of silver aluminum wire piping

the reverse features a unique Y pronged pin

and a broad loop for suspension

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class visually-hidden Fashion trends easily influenced cutsInstituted 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, evidence of purple stains and some tearing on ribbon, 56 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