SGM-1004 Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class *SOLD

Instituted in 1888, this piece is likely dated from 1930’s-1940’s . Originally a male-only decoration, the order has been made available to women since 1919; it is awarded for both civil and military merit, though of a lesser degree than that required for the conferment of the?order of the rising sun. This 8th Class has nice toning on the silver without hiding the writing or detail.