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Order of the Sacred Treasure

Japanese order

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Type: Order
Awarded for: Long-term contribution to public service or to a non-public service equivalent to public service.
Status: Currently constituted
Sovereign: HM The Emperor
Grades: 1st through 8th Class (1888–2003), Since 2003:, Grand Cordon, Gold and Silver Star (Rays, Principal Grade), Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (Cordon, Middle Grade), Gold Rays with Rosette (Cordon, Junior Grade), Gold and Silver Rays (Double Rays), Silver Rays (Single Ray)
Next higher: Order of the Paulownia Flowers
Equivalent: Order of the Rising Sun , Order of the Precious Crown

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The Order of the Sacred Treasure (瑞宝章, Zuihō-shō) is a Japanese order, established on 4 January 1888 by Emperor Meiji as the Order of Meiji. Originally awarded in eight classes (from 8th to 1st, in ascending order of importance), since 2003 it has been awarded in six classes, the lowest two medals being abolished that year. Originally a male-only decoration, the order has been made available to women since 1919.

The Order of the Sacred Treasure, which had 8 ranks until 2003, was awarded as a slightly lower rank than the Order of the Rising Sun for men and the Order of the Precious Crown for women. For example, the 1st class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure has been treated as between the 1st class and the 2nd class of the Order of the Rising Sun and the Order of the Precious Crown, and the 2nd class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure has been treated as between the 2nd class and the 3rd class of the Order of the Rising Sun and the Order of the Precious Crown.