Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Case with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 59 mm (w) x

measuring 59 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Royal Navy and Royal Marines in recognition of service in the Crimea from 1854-1856 during the Crimean War

The books belong to Ludwig Planz (b

1943 for return to South Africa

emboss stamped "TERNI 1886" on the obverse

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Case with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 59 mm (w) x(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class black exterior case, with gold Japanese characters on the top of the exterior, with the top of the interior a purple cushioned fabric and the bottom a purple velvet medal bed. The case measures at 84mm (w) x 117mm (l) x 32mm (h). There is minor scuffing to the exterior of the case. It is accompanied by a rosette measuring at 12mm in diameter.