Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander, in Case United Republic of The main innovation of the

The main innovation of the 1988 reform was to discontinue the previous award's practice of distinguishing male and female achievements

Commander and the Grand Cross with Star

Accompanied by its original labelled paper wrapper

3 mm (w) x 46 mm (h)

5 mm (d) inclusive of its non-functioning stem

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander, in Case United Republic of The main innovation of the(Zuiho Sh). Instituted January 4th, 1888. A beautiful decoration, in silver gilt with white enamel arms with 16 red cabochons superimposed on the obverse, the center medallion in silver gilt with silver and blue enamels, the reverse is silver with engraved Kanji and two rivets on the 3 and 9 oclock arms, measures 52. 0 mm (w) x 57. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 36. 0 grams, accompanied by the full length neck ribbon with