Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of Instituted in 1833 (in bronze

Instituted in 1833 (in bronze gilt

In silvered bronze with white enamels

In pinkish-red and white embroidery

Bronze Grade Honour Medal: in bronze

at the time of the disaster

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of Instituted in 1833 (in bronze1. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, VI Class, in silver, four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, reverse inscription, on original striped ribbon, 37. 3 mm, extremely fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition