Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Archive in die stamped steel buckle

in die stamped steel buckle (magnetic)

The exterior features complete with five pebbled and gilded bronze belt hooks

the cap measures approximately 200 mm (w) x 250 mm (l) x 130 mm (h)

measures about 3" in width by 1-1/4" in height (76x32mm)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Sacred Treasure, I Class Star Archive in die stamped steel buckle(, 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