Thanks to this original outer paper wrapper we now know that cases (even for the later 1938+) orders were manufactured in Kyoto, Japan.
勲八位景雲章 - 8th Class Order of the Auspicious Clouds
京都漆藝工業組合 - Kyoto Lacquerware Industry Association
Note that inscription was made in a "straight"...
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京都漆藝工業組合
勲七位景雲章
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