Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander visually-hidden with black leatherette case

with black leatherette case

demonstrating only minor material fatigue

featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Major and Battalion commander

but with the scabbard non-matching

measuring 32 mm (w) x 60

Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander visually-hidden with black leatherette caseA 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