Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Auction at last providing Zeppelin with

at last providing Zeppelin with a sound financial base for his experiments

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spotting on the MLSDC

: award document for Iron Cross 2nd

The Order is awarded for exceptional by Bolivians or foreign nationals

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Precious Crown, VIII Class Auction at last providing Zeppelin withInstituted in 1888. In silver, oval medallion with floral designs at its four ends, obverse centre shows the ancient Japanese crown and bird of paradise, unattached to yellow bow ribbon, 46. 2 mm (h) x 37. 6 mm (w), very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Precious Crown was instituted on the 4th of January 1888 by Emperor Meiji. It is the highest Japanese honour for women.