Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Archive on November 2

on November 2

The exterior features complete with five pebbled and gilded bronze belt hooks

near extremely fine) and German translation (209x294mm

An intact blackened leather buffer pad covers the seam where the dagger meets the hilt

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Archive on November 2(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888 2003). In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 73 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, the large cabochon at 3 o'clock exhibiting two small chips, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, octagonal shaped, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters