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

4mm(w) x 55

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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