Japan, Empire. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, II Class Star in Case

(瑞宝章, Zuihōshō). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888-2003). In silver gilt, an eight point star with clusters of white enamelled rays, separated by a single short blue ray, the obverse medallion featuring a silver flower on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a silver gilt ring along with sixteen red glass cabochons, reverse bears a single pin with dual stays, measures 74.4 mm (w) x 75.8 mm (h), weighs 95.6 grams, very minor crazing to several rays, small scratches to central medallion, some gilt wear, extremely fine.

Contained in the original case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters on the lid, inside lid lined in violet satin, padded and exhibiting the impression of the Breast Star, the base with a medal bed in violet felt and slotted for the pin and stays, measuring 95 mm (w) x 95 mm (h) x 36 mm (d), in extremely fine condition.