Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Iv Class, C.1915 Auction Archive presenting postage stamps

presenting postage stamps

accompanied by miniature group of same)

Chipping and crazing evident in the green enamels on the Order of the Rising Sun

the second son of Earnest and Maudean Robinson Cushman

1917 summed up the attack: "The date was August 9th

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, Iv Class, C.1915 Auction Archive presenting postage stamps(). Instituted in 1888 by Emperor Meiji. 1888 2003 issue. A fine enameled white four armed cross constructed of silver gilt, featuring clusters of five silver framed rays in each arm, the obverse exhibiting a central silver Yata Mirror, legendary Japanese symbol of purity, on an enameled blue background, surrounded by 16 connected red cabochon glasses, representing the legendary Yasakani jewels, plain reverse with typical Orders Japanese characters,