Japan, Empire. A Lot of Two Medals and Awards with Miniature Seki Letter Opener Sword

A lot of two cased medals and awards and a letter opened sword, consisting of:

1. A Cased Order of the Rising Sun, VIII. Class Breast Badge. (Instituted October 4th, 1875). Constructed of silver, consisting of eleven Paulownia flowers with three large leaves at the base, the obverse and reverse sides identical in appearance, on a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a hook and loop for secure mounting to a uniform, measuring 30.9 mm (w) x 33.6 mm (l), weighing 17.3 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a glossy black bakelite exterior, the exterior embossed with the name and class of the award in Japanese characters, with a functional exterior hinge, without interior fabric hinge cover, and functional exterior metal clasp, measuring 63 mm (w) x 98 mm (l), in better than very fine condition.

2. A Cased Fire Brigade Long Service Medal. Constructed of silver and very fine quality manufacture multi-coloured enamels, the reverse with a dual vertical pinback, marked with Japanese characters on the reverse, measuring 33.3 mm (w) x 45.7 mm (l), weighing 19.42. Accompanied by its presentation case, constructed of lightweight wood, the exterior of the lid embossed with the name and class of the award in Japanese characters, with a recessed interior medal bed for plush seating of the badge, measuring 63 mm (w) x 81 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition. 

3. A miniature letter opener sword. (Seki). Three-piece construction, featuring an extremely sharp 105 mm long magnetic metal blade attached to a 78 mm long wooden grip, accompanied by a 126 mm long wooden sheath, both parts with hand painted motifs, in very fine condition.