Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction 79 mm (w) x 47

79 mm (w) x 47

silver and gold inks

the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of “GEMEINE ROTHSELBERG”

completing in a stylized acorn constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire interspersed with green threading

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Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Auction 79 mm (w) x 47Instituted 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,