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Auction: 25112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 1046

(x) Japan, Empire, Order of the Sacred Crown, 5th Class Badge, 40mm, silver and enamel, with bow and tails riband as worn, good very fine

The Order of the Sacred Crown is awarded exclusively to female recipients, and it is the scarcest of the multi class Japanese orders. While the number awarded prior to the end of the Second World War is not known, figures from the Japanese Government show that approximately 60-80 were awarded per year since Japan recommenced awarding decorations in 1964.

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Sold for
£420

Starting price
£280