Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class in Case Auction with tattered piece of ribbon

with tattered piece of ribbon

green wool underside with strap

unissued prototype of the Grand Cross of the Leopold Order

9mm (w) x 43

As stated on the dust jacket: "The most important and comprehensive work covers badges worn on every known type of British Army head-dress from the mitre cap to the field service cap

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class in Case Auction with tattered piece of ribbonInstituted January 4th, 1888. Constructed of silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from a correct period replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43. 4 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by the original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior, measures 63 mm (w) x 97 mm