Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Auction composed of an oak leaf

composed of an oak leaf wreath with a German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika (swastika now filed off) at the top

Trooper Smith was in an accident while riding a motorcycle

measuring 33mm in diameter

He was married to Olive Maud Porter of Plymouth

where he saw action on the Eastern Front

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Eighth Class in Case, c.1900 Auction composed of an oak leaf(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, VII 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 an silver background, reverse plain. The medal is accompanied by a bow ribbon, the medal measures at 38mm (w) x 47. 0mm (h), with a period bow ribbon, and minor