Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, III Class with Case

(Zuihōshō, 瑞宝章). Instituted in 1888. Multi-piece construction, in silver with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 52.5 mm (w) x 57.2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, very light contact, on its original full-length neck ribbon with bronze gilt clasp closure, the ribbon exhibiting a slight tear at the junction with the loop, near extremely fine. Accompanied by the corresponding boutonniere.

Contained in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin and padded, base with a platform in violet felt and recessed, measuring 78 mm (w) x 109 mm (h) x 35 mm (d), light wear and scuffing, case better than very fine.