Japan - Order of the Sacred Treasure 3rd Class Medal
Instituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 54.3 mm (w) x 56.1 mm (h – inclusive of integral ring). 50.4 gms weight including ribbon and buckles.
