Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Pillars of State, I Class Grand Cordon Set in Case Hold measuring 29 mm (w) x

measuring 29 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) (inclusive of ribbon)

The cover is blue with a central image of British soldiers

to investigate the withdrawal of the Union squadron in the face of an offensive movement by the Confederate flotilla

number impressed "998" on the reverse

affording a comfortable fit to the wearer

Japan, Manchukuo. An Order of the Pillars of State, I Class Grand Cordon Set in Case Hold measuring 29 mm (w) x( Guji zhzh xnzhng ). Instituted September 14 1936. A rare and near mint Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pillars of State, comprising a sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a four armed cross with four blocks on each tip, the base of the arms in red enamels, the space in each quadrant offers a silver gilt ray with a pearl at the tip, two other rays are present on each edge and feature a pearl on each side, all pearls are held with by three small