Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Hold measures 360mm (w) x 71mm

measures 360mm (w) x 71mm (l) x 43mm (d)

16 mm x 23 mm

maker marked "ELLIS BROS

where he earned a Master's Degree in Engineering

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Hold measures 360mm (w) x 71mm(, Zuihsh). Instituted in 1888. Type I (1888 2003). In silver gilt with blue and white enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, measuring 73 mm (w) x 73. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, the large cabochon at 3 o'clock exhibiting two small chips, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, octagonal shaped, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish, gilt characters