In gold-plated silver and enamels, 57.1 mm in height (incl. eyelet), 55.1 mm in width, and weighing 32.9 g. The badge is suspended from a golden loop. The reverse is gold-plated, with the usual engraved characters meaning "order of merit decoration". Comes with the original rectangular lacquered wooden fitted case of issue padded with purple velvet. The Order of the Sacred Treasure 3rd class is worn on a neck ribbon when awarded to men. When awarded to women, it is worn on a bow ribbon. We will never know whether this particular order was awarded to a man or a woman because the ribbon is missing.

In excellent condition. All the components are intact, no wear or damage visible to the naked eye to the metal, gold plating, or enamels. The case is in excellent condition as well, showing just a tiny chip to the lacquer behind the latch. The lacquer is vibrantly shiny, the gold- plated kanji on the lid is pristine, the hinge is strong and tight, and the latch is in perfect working order.

The Order of the Sacred Treasure was founded by Emperor Meiji's edict of 1 January 1888 to be bestowed upon persons who had rendered distinguished service to the state. It was awarded to the military and civilians, and in May 1919 was extended to women. However, just a few of them were awarded to women, especially in the higher classes.