Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander visually-hidden but with the scabbard non-matching

but with the scabbard non-matching

featuring the handwritten signature of an unidentified Major and Battalion commander

with black leatherette case

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of lacquered wood

Japan, Empire. A Post-2003 Order of the Sacred Treasure, Commander visually-hidden but with the scabbard non-matchingA post 2003 manufacture Commander, in silver gilt and enamels, with a white enamel paulownia flower suspension, reverse plain with O6 maker mark near the integral suspension, measures 52. 3 mm (w) x 83. 0 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, enamels intact, near mint. Contained in the original case of issue, black lacquer with Kanji on the lid, interior in rich blue purple silk and velvet, 85 mm (w) x 135 mm (h) x 40 mm (d), functional hinge and