Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Fifth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Hold while both plates of the

while both plates of the stag horn grip are held in place by two rivets and central pins

Hornet was in service for a year and six days and was the last U

period substitute ribbon with brooch pinback

Four Second World War medals swing mounted with a horizontal pin

The USS Asheville was the first ship of the United States Navy named for the city of Asheville

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Fifth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Hold while both plates of the(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class. A silver gilt oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting a silver gilt ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an enamelled background, reverse plain, green enameled laurel suspension, measuring 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h inclusive of suspension with ball), accompanied by