Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander, in Case GTRexclude marker marked "W SCULLY MONTREAL"

marker marked "W SCULLY MONTREAL" on the reverse

the reverse centerpiece presents a red and white hand-painted rearing lion holding a sword on a blue enamel background

(Schlagetertages Abzeichen)

known in the marines as “Minus

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Commander, in Case GTRexclude marker marked "W SCULLY MONTREAL"(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