Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Case with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac marked “A” on the rim

marked “A” on the rim

The first book (Book I) is authored by Samuel John Duncan-Clark

His medals indicate that he served at least six months in England before his unit participated in the liberation of Europe

measuring 59 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

they were astonished to find themselves the guests of honor at a native celebration

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VI Class Case with Rosette consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac marked “A” on the rim(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class black exterior case, with gold Japanese characters on the top of the exterior, with the top of the interior a purple cushioned fabric and the bottom a purple velvet medal bed. The case measures at 84mm (w) x 117mm (l) x 32mm (h). There is minor scuffing to the exterior of the case. It is accompanied by a rosette measuring at 12mm in diameter.