Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Iv Class, C.1915 Newly Listed An avid seeker of knowledge

An avid seeker of knowledge

hand stitched exterior edge

Kreisfest im Schwäbischen Gmünd

Gape was posted to the 11th Reserve Battalion on May 24

embarking Canada on November 16

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Iv Class, C.1915 Newly Listed An avid seeker of knowledge(). Instituted in 1888 by Emperor Meiji. 1888 2003 issue. A fine enameled white four armed cross constructed of silver gilt, featuring clusters of five silver framed rays in each arm, the obverse exhibiting a central silver Yata Mirror, legendary Japanese symbol of purity, on an enameled blue background, surrounded by 16 connected red cabochon glasses, representing the legendary Yasakani jewels, plain reverse with typical Orders Japanese characters,