Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case Auction Archive on a coated paper stock

on a coated paper stock

the obverse presents a gilded badge with crowned garter with central maple leaf over motto NULLI SECUNDUS (SECOND TO NONE)

while the interior is also encompassed by a multi-piece light grey rayon liner

mounted a bronze gilt eight-pointed star base

Pennsylvania National Guard Mexican Border Service Medal (bronze

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case Auction Archive on a coated paper stock(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Case. A 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 103mm (w) x 136mm (l) x 38mm (h). There is minor scuffing to the exterior of the case. Footnote: This Order was established by Emperor