Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case Auction Archive 4mm(w) x 55

4mm(w) x 55

with four crowned lions between each of the arms

the case fragine

obverse bearing machine-embroidered gold thread insignia in the form of dual oak leaves and acorns

Footnote: The Star for Loyalty and Merit was a civilian award established on January 1

Japan, Imperial. An Order Of The Rising Sun, Grand Cordon Star Case Auction Archive 4mm(w) x 55A presentation case for a Grand Cordon Breast Star of the Order of the Rising Sun, constructed of a balsa wood frame with a black lacquered finish, the obverse lid with gilt Japanese characters, the interior with a purple satin type lid liner bearing a manufacturers label, with a slotted purple doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional silvered bronze snap button and functional hinge of identical construction, measuring 106 mm (w) x 107 mm (l) x 38