Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star in Case Hold on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its full length correct replacement ribbon

(Silberne Erinnerungsmedaille zum 25

the other side identified as "NO

Footnote: William Groombridge was married to Jane Groombridge and was a Bricklayer by trade

with a ribbon banner below inscribed "CHICAGO"

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star in Case Hold on loop for suspension from(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888 2003). In silver gilt, an eight point star with clusters of white enamelled rays, separated by a single short blue ray, the obverse medallion featuring a silver flower on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a silver gilt ring along with sixteen red glass cabochons, reverse bears a single pin with dual stays, measures 74. 4 mm (w) x 75. 8 mm (h), weighs 95. 6 grams, very minor crazing to several rays, small