Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star Hold Peter viewed a transition away

Peter viewed a transition away from the habit of Russian rulers of rewarding bravery and service with estates and gold coins to a system of such orders as a way to bolster his efforts to Europeanise Russia

1915 and was taken on strength at Shorncliffe

marked on reverse with Army numerals

Footnote: The Air Force Distinguished Service Medal was created by an act of the United States Congress on July 6

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star Hold Peter viewed a transition away(, Zuih sh) Institution Date: January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Breast Star. In silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring at 72mm diameter, weighs 66. 8 grams, with a vertical pinback and dual stays on the reverse. The reverse also presents characters translating to "Order of Merit Decoration" between four rivets. Scattered gilt wear, enamels intact with light