Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Auction a Saxe-Altenburg War Merit Medal

a Saxe-Altenburg War Merit Medal

the reverse marked “RSL” for an unidentified maker

silver gilt with green

Representing various Army and Air Force units

both crossguards exhibit very light contact

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class, c.1945 Auction a Saxe-Altenburg War Merit MedalInstituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. In silver, a four point star, with each arm consisting of five with enamel arms of varying lengths, with small red enamelled dots in the shape of an eight point star, the obverse medallion features a silver flower superimposed on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a gilt ring, the reverse presents four rivets in the middle of each arm and a central Japanese inscription, measures 52. 4 mm (w) x 57. 8 mm