Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case United Republic of Anson Sherman of Toronto

Anson Sherman of Toronto

and two Award Ceremony Photographs (colour

the majority of the insignia in silver bullion wire with two-tone red embroidery forming the maple leaf

the reverse presents the right-facing bust of George Washington

which led to the Battle of Gallipoli

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class in Case United Republic of Anson Sherman of Toronto(, Hkan sh) Institution Date: January 3, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. A Japanese Order of the Sacred Crown, II Class. In silver gilt, an oval medallion with clusters of three enamelled cherry blossoms forming the four points of a star, center obverse presenting an ancient Japanese Imperial Crown on an blue enamelled background, reverse plain. There is a green and white enamelled peony suspension wreath denoting II class. The decoration is accompanied by a