Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Auction 13th (Royal Highlanders of Canada)

13th (Royal Highlanders of Canada) Battalion

extremely fine as well

A brief description has been given of the expeditions for which participants have been awarded the medals

at last providing Zeppelin with a sound financial base for his experiments

a RLB donor’s badge

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Auction 13th (Royal Highlanders of Canada)Instituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.