Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander United Republic of crazing in the white enamels

crazing in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece

stitched into place using black thread

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

It features a turned-down collar flanked on each side by a tab constructed of silver-grey rayon

black-lacquered

Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander United Republic of crazing in the white enamelsA 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