Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed maker marked "H BIRKS -

maker marked "H BIRKS - SON" on the reverse

The Iron Cross certificate is dated to division command post on November 1

each with two rows of silver bullion wire and bluish grey embroidered uppers

small contact marks to enamels

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed maker marked "H BIRKS -( Dai kun'i kikka sh). Instituted December 25, 1877 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A full length sash badge in red and dark blue watered silk, with a rosette near the end, measures 880 mm (l folded in half), ribbon connects via a thin hook and ring attached to each side, light creasing, a rare sash which remains in extremely fine condition.