Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander United Republic of 55 mm x 85 mm

55 mm x 85 mm

stitched into place using black thread

contact marks to glass

Additional illegible stamped and handwritten marks are visible on the obverse of the sweatband

with a dark grey wool obverse and black strap bearing a reinforced buttonhole

Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander United Republic of 55 mm x 85 mmA 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