Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction silver and gold inks

silver and gold inks

an enameled white ball-tipped five-armed cross with cleft ends in bronze gilt

Both with original ribbons

with Europe and Africa at the right

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction silver and gold inksInstituted 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 original replacement ribbon, unmarked, measuring 43. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of ball suspension), on period triangular ribbon, very fine. Accompanied by a small rosette and original case of issue in black lacquer with purple interior,