Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Republic of The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished

The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguished itself in the particular through its exemplary defense of the Marienhoehe and the heights to the north-west of the Gesnes

with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbers on the lower arm

and Ottoman flags with a blue banner overlaid by a gilt inscription of “HEIL 1915 SIEG” (“HAIL VICTORY 1915”)

maker marked "CASA AMILIBIA DEUSTO" on the tab

Charlotte "Lottie" Griffner Chilstedt (born April 18

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class Republic of The Infantry Regiment 169 distinguishedInstituted in 1888. Four point star in white enamel with sixteen ruby red cabochons, obverse centre shows a silver flower superimposed on blue enamel, on original striped ribbon, evidence of purple stains and some tearing on ribbon, 56 mm, near mint condition. Housed in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Sacred Treasure was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. This Order was established in recognition of