ranging from fine to near mint
the Order moved to Tripoli following the capture of Jerusalem by Saladin in 1187 and to Rhodes by way of Cyprus after the fall of Acre in 1291
and there is some paint loss evident to the scabbard
King was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps and the King's South Africa Medal with two clasps
original folded ribbon with safety pin attachment
Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, V Class Newly Listed ranging from fine to near(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Multi piece construction, in silver with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 43 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, repair evident in the red glass cabochons in multiple locations, crazing evident in the white enamels on some of the rays on three of the four arms, lightly soiled original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near very fine.