Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of the reverse marked with a

the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/167” for Augustin Hicke

he obverse with a raised central “W”

Instituted in 1833 (in bronze gilt

He enlisted in February 1855

In silvered bronze with white enamels

Japan, Empire. A Pair of Medals & Awards United Republic of the reverse marked with a1. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, VI Class, in silver, four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, reverse inscription, on original striped ribbon, 37. 3 mm, extremely fine condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition