Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Archive with the lower quarter of

with the lower quarter of the image overlaid by von Manstein’s handwritten signature in black ink

Footnote: This particular belt with buckle is illustrated on page 533 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

(Darjah Yang Mulia Pangkuan Negara)

the reverse with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch

the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of Grand Duke Karl August

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, V Class Archive with the lower quarter of(, 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 blue background, reverse plain. The decoration measures at 44mm (w) x 48mm (h), weighs 25. 3 grams, accompanied by a period bow ribbon and