Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed in zinc horizontal pinback

in zinc horizontal pinback

each with two rows of silver bullion wire and bluish grey embroidered uppers

The inside of the tunic is lined in a steel blue nylon-cotton blend

maker marked "H BIRKS - SON" on the reverse

measuring 222 mm (w) x 164 mm (h)

Japan, Empire. An Order Of The Chrysanthemum, I Class Sash Newly Listed in zinc horizontal pinback( Dai kun'i kikka sh). Instituted December 25, 1877 by Emperor Meiji of Japan. A full length sash badge in red and dark blue watered silk, with a rosette near the end, measures 880 mm (l folded in half), ribbon connects via a thin hook and ring attached to each side, light creasing, a rare sash which remains in extremely fine condition.