Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Province of China at which point he was

at which point he was posted to No

the left pair split between the pocket and the the uniform itself

and Nine Years' Long Service Medal (in cupro-nickel

1 in London

in addition to a Black Grade Wound Badge for which an entry date is missing

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown VIII Class, in Case Province of China at which point he wasInstituted 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