Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 6) A Saxe-Meiningen War Merit

6) A Saxe-Meiningen War Merit Decoration

Several pigeons were awarded high military honours for their service

8mm (w) x 67

and 2) A NSDAP supporters badge

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 6) A Saxe-Meiningen War MeritInstituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.