Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class in Case Auction worn on war medal ribbon

worn on war medal ribbon (sewn closed)

unissued prototype of the Grand Cross of the Leopold Order

with a standard Wehrmacht Officer’s belt buckle motif on the obverse

measuring 174 mm (w) x 127 mm (l)

affixed to a maple leaf base

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class in Case Auction worn on war medal 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