Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Medal with Case Hold being obliged to take command

being obliged to take command when the commanding officer was killed in the Warrenpoint ambush

A hardcover book containing detailed information on the close combat clasp

By July 2nd

measuring 28 mm (w) x 46

the arms read “FUR HEIMAT UND VOLK” (FOR HOME AND PEOPLE)

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Medal with Case Hold being obliged to take command(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VI 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 background, reverse plain. There is a blue enamelled wave crest suspension. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon and a rosette. The