Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed The inside of the tunic

The inside of the tunic is lined in a steel blue nylon-cotton blend

measuring 222 mm (w) x 164 mm (h)

in excellnt condition

the cross is superimposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms along with the inscription AL MERITO EN CAMPAÑA

his headquarters

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed The inside of the tunic( 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.