Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set in Case Auction Archive attached to a bronze gilt

attached to a bronze gilt hanger with a large downward-facing open clip

the large tube connected to a smaller tube via a 32 mm long coupling

An unidentified set of unfinished collar tabs

The secondary chinstrap is presumably a utilitarian piece used to secure the cap in place while the wearer was travelling in open vehicles

illustrating the Brandenburg Gate

Japan, Imperial. An Order of the Rising Sun, II Class Set in Case Auction Archive attached to a bronze gilt( Kyokujitsu_sho). Instituted April 10 1875. A lovely II Class set, comprising a neck badge, an eight point star in silver with white, green, and violet enamels, a dark red cabochon center, the reverse identical to the obverse, measures 54. 95 mm (w) x 86. 60 mm (h inclusive of Paulownia Flower suspension), includes neck ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine condition. The star of the order, constructed of a silver star base, superimposed on an eight