Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Republic of a scarce early example demonstrating

a scarce early example demonstrating Deschler’s noted quality in extremely fine condition

Stadler blamed confusion over partisan activity and held responsible a subordinate

maker marked "KJARTAN ASMUNDSSON REYKJAVIK" on the inside lid

with a handwritten name tag reading “EYMESS 14

Footnote: Only 1252 awarded

Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fifth Class with Case Republic of a scarce early example demonstratingInstituted 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,