noun
Order of the Sacred Treasure
A Japanese order of merit established in 1888, awarded for long-term contributions in civil or military service.
彼は長年の功績により瑞宝章を受章した。
He received the Order of the Sacred Treasure for his many years of service.
The name is composed of 瑞 (auspicious), 宝 (treasure), and 章 (medal/badge), reflecting the honor's prestigious nature. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.