Cased 7th Class Order of the Sacred Treasure

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Japan - 瑞宝章 Zuihō-shō. Instituted January 4, 1888, by Emperor Meiji, the order of the sacred treasure was awarded for long and/or meritorious civil or military service. It was also awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in research fields, business industries, healthcare, social work, state/local government fields or the improvement of life for handicapped/impaired persons. It is constructed out of a die-struck silver-alloy base. The obverse features a raised, centrally placed silver “mirror” against a pebbled background surrounded in an eight-pointed star, with points that end in circles, and has smaller circles to the intersections of the edge lines. The reverse features kanji characters impressed to it, translating to “Order of Merit Decoration”. To the top is a ball loop and ring that holds the triangular folded light blue and orange ribbon, that has a top hook. The award measures 1 ½ inches wide and tall. The award and seventh class rosette come housed in their issue case. The case is constructed out of a wood base that has been covered in a black lacquer. The top features gold painted kanji characters. The reverse has a piano hinge and the front features a closure clasp. The interior is lined in purple satin. It shows minor scuffs throughout. The case measures 2 1/8 inches wide by 3 ½ inches deep by 3/4 of an inch thick. A nice piece!