Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class with Case Auction marked with a capital "C"

marked with a capital "C" within a recessed circle on the obverse ricasso

As Wilkinson's expedition was not ready

known for its extremely high rate of fire

In June 1942 on routine examination his heart disease was discovered

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class with Case Auction marked with a capital "C"(Zuiho Sh). Instituted January 4th, 1888. A well preserved cased example of a Japanese Imperial Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class. In silver gilt with white enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a loop and broad ring for suspension from a period original neck ribbon featuring a gilded clasp, measuring 52 mm (w) x 56 mm (l), near mint.