Japan. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class, Post 2003 with Case Archive six pairs of socks

six pairs of socks

measuring 82 mm (w) x 55 mm (h)

Both suspended from a 55 mm-long bar with a magnetic metal core

presumably added by an Allied veteran to a buckle claimed as a war souvenir

hold and enjoy the said dignity and rank as a Knight Grand Commander of Our aforesaid Order together with all and singular the privileges thereunto belonging or appertaining

Japan. An Order of the Sacred Treasure, V Class, Post 2003 with Case Archive six pairs of socksInstituted January 4, 1888 by Emperor Meiji. Constructed of silver and silver gilt with white and blue enamels, along with sixteen red glass cabochons, suspended by a paulownia flower connected to a correct period original ribbon with gilded hanging bar offering two push pins, reverse plain with two rivets and kanji in the center, marked 14 on the reverse of the suspension, measuring 43. 2 mm (w) x 67. 4 mm (h inclusive of paulownia suspension), in