Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic medal slot for stable seating

medal slot for stable seating of the award

7) A 1936 Berlin Olympic Games medal ribbon

some demonstrating minor wear consistent with age and use

Queensville for Port Moresby aboard HMAS Canberra on August 17

adorned by Royal Crown with interior red enamels orb

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic medal slot for stable seatingInstituted January 3, 1888. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, reverse plain, measures 38. 8mm (w) x 46. 3mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), weighs 20. 5 grams, missing ribbon, dark patina, minor wear, very fine. In the original case of issue, near black lacquer with Kanji on the lid, purple silk and velvet interior, measures 70 mm (w) x 97 mm