Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Newly Listed circa 1840

circa 1840

offset image of the centrepiece showing on the inside lid lining

Army Philippine Insurrection Medal 1899 (in bronze

measuring 75 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) overall

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Precious Crown, Vii Class With Case Newly Listed circa 1840(Hokan_sho ). Instituted in 1888. In silver with blue detailing on the crown in the centre, measuring 38 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, dark patina, contact marks evident on the reverse, original bow tied ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its Rosette, measuring 11. 5 mm in diameter with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, balsa wood frame, the exterior with a black lacquer finish,