Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 491 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

Private Thomas Brown

commanding the 2nd Battalion

the obverse bearing a central dark blue enameled oval medallion

the 1st Hussars

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated(Hokan_sho ). Instituted in 1888. In silver with blue detailing on the crown in the centre, measuring 38 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, contact marks evident on the reverse, original bow tied ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Rosette, measuring 11. 5 mm in diameter with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish,