Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the obverse medallion presents an

the obverse medallion presents an oval ring of red enamels surrounded by the Coat of Arms on a blue enamel field

a sheet metal wraparound hinge with rounded corners in combination with a round wire catch directly soldered

USS Sailfish sank the Japanese escort carrier Chuyo

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are presented here in vivid detail and colorful anecdote

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the obverse medallion presents an(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an enamelled blue background, reverse plain. The decoration measures at 44mm (w) x 48mm (h), weighs 25. 3 grams, accompanied by a period bow ribbon and