Hornet was in service for a year and six days and was the last U
while both plates of the stag horn grip are held in place by two rivets and central pins
with a total of five hooks visible underneath
Four Second World War medals swing mounted with a horizontal pin
obverse centre presenting a enameled green florid cross in Gold upon a white enameled background
Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Crown, Fifth Class Medal with Case, c.1900 Hold Hornet was in service for(, 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 background, reverse plain, green enameled laurel suspension, measuring 45 mm (w) x 71 mm (h inclusive of suspension with ball), accompanied by