Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Newly Listed both bearing a handwritten signature

both bearing a handwritten signature in black ink and dated “1934”

It was noted during his medical examination that he had a scar on his left cheek

Footnote: This medal is inscribed in Chinese and Japanese and was issued by the East Asia Cultural and Educational Policy Council

All known cases are only rare exceptions on special occasions

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class Newly Listed both bearing a handwritten signature(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VIII Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on a silver background, reverse plain, measures at 38. 0 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), weighs 26. 0 grams, with a period bow ribbon, and minor wear to the reverse, in better