Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class United Republic of studio stamped "Photographs of W

studio stamped "Photographs of W

with some slight soiling on the reverse but overall extremely fine condition

both screwbacks maker marked "IKOM ZAGREB"

ten with intact sliders

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class United Republic of studio stamped "Photographs of WInstituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.