Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Badge Newly Listed Hopkins being of the signers

Hopkins being of the signers of the Declaration of Independence

service number

chipping evident in the white enamels on the points of the arm at 6 o'clock on both sides

but of course neither were executed

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class Badge Newly Listed Hopkins being of the signersInstituted in 1888. Four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, on original striped ribbon, 52 mm, near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition of long, faithful civil or military service, or for