Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed attached to the 291st Infantry

attached to the 291st Infantry Division

each with two rows of silver bullion wire and bluish grey embroidered uppers

small contact marks to enamels

the cross is superimposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms along with the inscription AL MERITO EN CAMPAÑA

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed attached to the 291st Infantry( Dai kun'i kikka sh). Instituted December 25, 1877 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A full length sash badge in red and dark blue watered silk, with a rosette near the end, measures 880 mm (l folded in half), ribbon connects via a thin hook and ring attached to each side, light creasing, a rare sash which remains in extremely fine condition.