Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac issued on 23 August 1940

issued on 23 August 1940

Oberleutnant Gerlich - Black and white

leaving them thoroughly shaken

"SGT / L D / 12 10 16 (October 12

Altringham")

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac issued on 23 August 1940Instituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine.