Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander United Republic of black-lacquered

black-lacquered

55 mm x 85 mm

stitched into place using black thread

contact marks to glass

crazing in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece

Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander United Republic of black-lacqueredA post 2003 manufacture Commander, in silver gilt and enamels, with a white enamel paulownia flower suspension, reverse plain with O6 maker mark near the integral suspension, measures 52. 3 mm (w) x 83. 0 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, enamels intact, near mint. Contained in the original case of issue, black lacquer with Kanji on the lid, interior in rich blue purple silk and velvet, 85 mm (w) x 135 mm (h) x 40 mm (d), functional hinge and