Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure Diplomatic, I Class Case and Sash GTRexclude a magnetic metal elongated buckle

a magnetic metal elongated buckle for length adjustment placed on the larger piece

the cross is surmounted by a Princely crown

An accompanying letter (209x148mm

91 mm (w) x 67

measuring 447 mm x 323 mm

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure Diplomatic, I Class Case and Sash GTRexclude a magnetic metal elongated buckleA wooden case with a lacquer finish made for the Order of the Sacred TreasureI Class. The case has a black exterior finish, golden Paulownia flower details, with the interior presented a speckled brown pattern with silver Japanese characters on the internal lid. It measures at 130mm (w) x 250. 4 mm (l) 65. 5mm (h). The case is missing the tassels on each side to secure the lid closed. Exhibiting light wear, and small contact marks around the exterior,